Car Rams Into Liverpool Title Parade Crowd, 27 Hospitalised

A celebration in Liverpool turned tragic on Monday when a car drove into a crowd of fans gathered for the club’s Premier League title parade, leaving 27 people hospitalised — including four children — and two victims in serious condition.

The incident occurred minutes after the team’s open-top bus had passed through the city centre, where hundreds of thousands of supporters had gathered for the Spring Bank Holiday celebration. Emergency services quickly responded, treating at least 20 people on site and transporting others to hospital. Firefighters had to free four individuals trapped under the vehicle.

Police confirmed the arrest of a 53-year-old white British man from Liverpool, believed to be the driver. They stated the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related and are not seeking any other suspects.

Videos circulating on social media show the car striking fans and throwing several into the air. The vehicle eventually stopped amid chaos, prompting angry fans to surround and attack it before officers intervened to prevent further escalation.

“This appears to be an isolated incident,” said Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Jenny Sims. “We are confident there is no wider threat to the public.”

Liverpool City Council leader Liam Robinson described the crash as casting “a very dark shadow over what had been a joyous day.”

Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the event as “appalling” in a post on X (formerly Twitter), saying he was receiving updates and extended his sympathies to the victims.

Liverpool FC also expressed support, stating: “Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.”

The crash occurred amid crowd confusion and complaints about poor signage and overcrowding along the parade route, according to witnesses. One eyewitness told BBC Radio that screams from the crowd alerted many to jump out of the way just in time.

The police’s swift release of the suspect’s description was a deliberate move to prevent misinformation from spreading online, following previous incidents of unrest caused by speculation — including riots after the Southport girls’ murders last year.

Authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the incident.