Police have been continuing to question a 53-year-old man from West Derby, Liverpool, after a car ploughed into a crowd during Liverpool FC’s victory parade on 26 May. Authorities were granted extended time to hold the suspect until 29 May. The incident, which occurred on Water Street, left seven people hospitalised in stable condition and 79 identified as injured. Eyewitness Daniel Everson recounted the terrifying moment his baby son was thrown 15 feet in his pram and his partner run over. Keir Starmer visited Liverpool to meet with police and officials, describing the incident as a tragic turn from celebration to horror. Messages of support poured in, including from King Charles, who praised Liverpool’s community spirit, and the Prince and Princess of Wales, who expressed deep sadness over the tragedy. Breaking news: the driver has now been charged with attempted manslaughter and dangerous driving.
Liverpool tragedy: 79 injured, driver charged with multiple offences
Written by David Fletcher 29 May 2025
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- Pray: for healing, justice, and comfort for victims and the grieving Liverpool community. (Psalm 34:18)
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