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A car rammed into dozens of fans at the trophy parade, and the driver, a 53-year-old British man from the Liverpool area, was detained by Merseyside Police.
Car Plows Through Fans At Liverpool Trophy Parade.
Scenes of horror unfolded at the Liverpool trophy parade as a car ran into fans of the club celebrating their team’s 20th top-flight title at Water Street. What was meant to be a celebration of the club’s recent success in the English top-flight turned into a day of despair for the Red faithful.
The driver, a 53-year-old British man from the Liverpool area, was detained by Merseyside Police. Emergency services responded immediately as the players rushed to the side of the injured supporters and their families to show their support.
Liverpool FC took sent their thought to those affected by the incident and promised continued support to the services and agencies dealing with the horrendous incident.
We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this evening.Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 26, 2025
Fans who bore witnesses to the chaotic scene revealed that the car paused before accelerating forward, leaving a swathe of victims in its wake while some were pinned under. Emergency services freed those trapped in the wreckage before police intervened to apprehend the driver while the raging crowd look to confront the perpetrator.
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Liverpool hoisted the Premier League title in front of their adoring fans at Anfield on Sunday during the final game week of the season, and the celebrations were meant to continue in the streets of the city with the parade commemorating the triumph of Arne Slot’s men in the most challenging football league on the planet. Starman Mohamed Salah scripted history in a season that highlighted his dominance as the Egyptian winger finished with the most goals and assists to bag the golden boot and the best playmaker award in addition to the EA Sports Player Of The Season honour.
Prayers and thoughts with those affected by the outrageous incident.
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