Four children belong to the 47 injured after a car in crowds were plowed during the Premier League Victory Parade of Liverpool FC.
Authorities have confirmed that the incident is not being treated as terrorism, and the man in custody, a white British man from Liverpool, is supposed to have been the driver of the vehicle.
The shocking collision took place around 6 pm on Monday evening on Water Street, where thousands of jubilant fans had gathered to celebrate Liverpool's 20th league title.
Witnesses reported that the car, described as a gray folk carrier, had sounded his horn while he hit the dense crowd before it suddenly accelerated, waved and mounted on the sidewalk, who hit countless people.
Emergency services rushed to the stage and 27 people, including four children, were taken to hospitals in the city. While another 20 people were treated on the spot for minor injuries.
According to reports, three adults and one child were stuck under the car and they had to be saved by firefighters. A paramedic was also hit by the vehicle.
“My thoughts were injured in everyone's horrible incident,” said assistant head commissioner Jenny Sims of the Merseyside police, who confirmed that the driver had been arrested.
'This had been a joyful day in Liverpool with hundreds of thousands of people along the streets to celebrate the parade of Liverpool Football Club. Unfortunately, at 6 pm when the parade came to an end, we received reports that a car was collided with a number of pedestrians in Water Street. '
Sims emphasized that the event is being dealt with as an isolated incident and the police are not looking for someone else in connection with the crash.
She insisted on the public not to speculate or distribute information online, and thanked emergency services and bystanders who hurried to help the wounded.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with rubble in Waterstraat, which was quickly closed by the police. A large blue forensic tent was built on site and fire engines remained parked late in the evening.
A source told the mail that the driver seemed to have 'an ambulance by Water Street near Water Street, which was closed for traffic.
“It seems that he is panicking when he realized that he was in the crowd and began to bang people on his car,” the Insider said.
“Instead of going back as he came, he is angry and puts his foot down, it is absolutely devastating.”
'We believe that this is an isolated incident and are currently not looking for someone else. The incident is not treated as terrorism. '
Dave Kitchin, head of North West Ambulance Service, confirmed the scale of the reaction: 'Twenty -seven patients were taken to the hospital, including four children. One of the children and another member of the public was serious injury. '
He said that various ambulances, plus danger response teams, the air ambulance and senior clinicians arrived within a few minutes to treat the victims.
Teller Terrorism Policing North West help the Merseyside police in the investigation. His identity has not yet been released.
Witnesses described total massacre while the vehicle drove through the narrow, packaged street.
Fans were thrown out of the hood in the midst of horrible screams. While the car finally came to a halt, a furious audience surrounded it, some shouted 'him' killing while others swing bottles and tried to lift the vehicle of imprisoned pedestrians.
A witness said: 'It's terrible. He must have taken over around 20 to 30 people. I saw it and only survived because I came to a side street. The police dragged the (director) out and arrested him immediately. '
Dramatic images later emerged online with the moment of impact and the crazy aftermath, in which people destroy the vehicle and police officers who have difficulty controlling the crowd.
Harry Rashid, 48, from Solihull, was on the parade with his wife and two young daughters. He said to reporters: “It happened about 10 feet away from us.
'This gray people carrier just pulled up from the right and just rammed in all people on the side of us.
“It was extremely fast. Initially we just heard the doll, doll, doll from people who are simply beaten from the hood of a car. '
Liverpool City Council leader Liam Robinson said the crash had thrown a 'very dark shadow' about what had been a joyful celebration.
“I would like to start with on behalf of everyone in Liverpool how much our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this terrible incident in the city center.”
He praised the emergency services and NHS employees who responded quickly and continue to support the wounded. “I would appeal to people, please not to share the horrific images of the incident on social media – if you have information, send them to the Merseyside police to help them with their research.”
'Again, our hearts go out to those affected. Liverpool is a city that has a proud history of gathering and supporting each other during challenging times. I have no doubt that this will be the case in the coming days and weeks. '
Another bystander, Chelsea Yuen, said: 'We were literally like sardines who walked into the street and when we looked up, there was a black, human carrier who drove straight to us.
“Me and my friend Francesca jumped out of the way and pulled her little girl out of the way.”
Frankie, 24, who survived the bombing in Manchester Arena 2017, was also imprisoned in the incident.
She said: 'I was at the incident in Manchester Arena. I don't want to go out anymore. The side of the car went to me and I fell to the floor. It is all a blur. I have cuts and bruises and it will be fine, but there are loads that have more serious injuries. '
Four people were seen who were taken away on stretchers, while another man was depicted who leaned heavily on a police officer in support.
BBC reporter Matt Cole, who had been on the parade with his family, to be struck hard to be beaten.
He said: 'There was screaming for us and suddenly this dark blue car just came through the crowd. I managed to grab my daughter who was with me and jumped out of the way. It missed myself and my family literally centimeters. '
Daniel Jones, 28, said to the sun: 'Many people were apparently really angry. They broke [the car] upwards. The police tried to control them. The back of the window was completely smashed. They tore out the register plate. '
The incident came only a few days after a memorial run in the city in honor of the 97 victims of the disaster with Hillsborough.
Many in Liverpool were shocked by the parallels of the tragedy that the city visits again during what should have been a time of triumph.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack and said: 'The scenes in Liverpool are terrible – my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their rapid and continuous response to this shocking incident. '
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper would also be fully informed when the investigation unfolded.
A spokesperson for the Liverpool city council said they had contact with the police and would provide updates in due course.
In the meantime, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) has issued a statement in which it is confirmed: 'We are currently assessing the situation and working together with other members of the emergency services. Our priority is to ensure that people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible. '
Restaurants along Water Street opened their doors to help the affected. Paddy Edrich, a reporter from the Liverpool Post, wrote on X: 'People in Riva are treated by paramedics.
Some have connections around their heads and limbs. Employees in the restaurant seem to offer liquids to those who are being treated and the emergency services. '
Liverpool FC has issued a statement and said: 'We have direct contact with the Merseyside police about the incident on Water Street that took place earlier tonight towards the end of the trophy parade. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this serious incident. '
Former Liverpool -Stars Jamie Carragher and Robbie Fowler expressed their grief online. Carragher wrote: “Destroying end of the day … Just pray that everyone is in order,” while Fowler posted: “heartbreaking news … absolutely sick with what happened here in Liverpool.”
Mayor Steve Rotheram said: 'Our hearts go to all those affected, especially those who were injured. Thank you, as always, to the first responds for their professionalism and fast action. This is a difficult day for our city region, but we are together. '
The horrible scenes disrupted what an afternoon of jubilant parties had been, while fans packed the 10-Mijl Parader route, which began at Allerton Maze and makes his way through the city with players such as Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk who waved from an open-top bus.
Despite earlier showers, fans were on the route in their thousands, waving flags, went on torches and singing while the team celebrated their first title since 2020.
Anyone with information or images of the incident has been encouraged to contact the Merseyside police.