Liverpool Trophy Parade: Man arrested for suspicion of attempted murder and drug driving | Football news

A 53 -year -old man was arrested for suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving without drugs after dozens of people were injured by a car during a parade to celebrate that Liverpool won the Premier League, said the mersides police.

The deputy chief of the Merseyside police, the constable Jenny Sims, said that the force believed that the car which struck pedestrians was able to follow a team of ambulance which took care of a person suffering from a heart attack after a roadblock was temporarily lifted.

Karen Jaundrill’s chief superintendent in chief detective said there had been a total of 65 victims confirmed following the incident on Water Street in the city center on Monday.

More than 50 people were treated in different hospitals and 11 people stayed there on Tuesday in a stable state.

Ms. Sims said: “It is believed that the driver of the Ford Galaxy car involved in this incident was able to follow an ambulance on Water Street after the roadblock was temporarily lifted so that the ambulance team could take care of a public member who had a heart attack.”

She added: “There was no intelligence to suggest that an incident of this nature would take place.”

Ms. Sims defended the police operation during the parade, telling journalists that the force provided “all contingencies” – including road closings and an armed police presence.

He followed the comments of the mayor of the city metro Steve Rotheram according to which the vehicle should not have been on the street and that the questions on how the car was able to enter the road was “legitimate”.

Updating the investigation, Ms. Jandrill said that the suspect, from the West Derby region to Liverpool, remained in detention and is questioned by officers.

The senior officer said the force had received help from neighboring forces “due to the number of victims”.

Police have until lunch Wednesday to release the suspect or continue charges.

The king “deeply saddened” by the incident of Liverpool

After the events during the parade of the title of the Premier League of Liverpool, the king said: “My wife and I were deeply shocked and saddened to hear the terrible events that took place in Liverpool on Monday.

“It is really devastating to see that what should have been a joyful celebration for many could end in such painful circumstances.

“In this heartbreaking period for the inhabitants of Liverpool, I know that the strength of the community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support for those who need it.

“Our prayers and our deepest sympathy are with all those who have been affected, and my particular gratitude goes to the first stakeholders, to the staff of the emergency services and to other people who rushed using the wounded.”

The Prince and Princess of Wales said that they were “deeply saddened” by the scenes that spoiled the Liverpool victory parade on Monday.

William, who is the boss of the football association, and his wife Kate said in a personal message on social networks: “We are deeply saddened by Liverpool’s scenes yesterday. Which should have been a joyful celebration ended with a tragedy.

“Our thoughts are with those who were injured and to the first stakeholders and emergency services in the field. W & C.”

Meanwhile, interior secretary, Yvette Cooper, will visit Liverpool on Tuesday evening after dozens of people were injured in the Premier League victory parade on Monday.

Ms. Cooper is expected to visit the incident cord and meet emergency staff.

Van Dijk “praying for quick recovery” for these injuries

Liverpool captain, Virgil Van Dijk, “prays for quick recovery” for injuries in the incident.

Van Dijk wrote on an Instagram story: “My thoughts and my prayers are with all the people affected. Pray for a quick recovery for all those who have suffered injuries. We are all with you.”

The Dutch post intervened after his former boss Jurgen Klopp, who attended the last match of the season of Sunday against Crystal Palace before watching the Monday parade on the strand, near the place where the incident would occur later on Water Street, also offered support to the affected people.

“My family and I are shocked and devastated,” wrote Klopp on Instagram. “Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are injured and affected. You will never walk alone.”

The CEO of Liverpool, Billy Hogan, said in a video published on the club website: “This weekend was one of the celebrations, emotions and joy distributed throughout the city throughout our base of fans, and this ended with unimaginable distress scenes with this appalling incident.

“I would like to pay tribute to our emergency services and the partner agencies – the Merseyside police, the northwest ambulance services and St John, and the Merseyside Fire and Rescue – who have treated the incident, and now our hospital staff through the city that deals with those injured, including four children.

“I also want to thank our supporters who have witnessed this event and help each other where they could.

“We continue to work with emergency services and local authorities to support their current investigation and once again, we ask you if someone has more information on the incident, please contact the Merseyside police.”

The local rivals of Liverpool, Everton, published their own declaration by saying that they were “deeply saddened by the horrible incident” and calling for anyone with information on this subject to contact the Merseyside police.

“Our thoughts are with all the people affected in this incredibly difficult period and we express our best wishes for a complete recovery to those who were injured,” the statement said.