A 53-year-old British man was arrested after a car drove into a crowd celebrating Liverpool FC's victory parade in Liverpool city centre. Emergency services responded quickly, including air ambulances and police, as the car struck multiple pedestrians before coming to a halt. Witness accounts describe panic and confusion as bystanders banged on the car windows. As the investigation is underway, authorities including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed concern and support for those affected, highlighting the appalling nature of the incident.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre. We were contacted at just after 6pm."
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling - my thoughts are with all those injured or affected."
Witness Natasha Rinaldi described: "It was so loud. People sounded desperate...we could just hear screams and screams. We were very confused."
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