Video | Car rams into crowd at Liverpool’s premier league victory parade, driver arrested

Merseyside Police confirmed in a statement that they were responding to “reports a car had been in a collision with a number of pedestrians.” The vehicle stopped at the scene and a man was taken into custody. Emergency services were still present in the area as of Monday evening.

Police and emergency personnel work at the site of an incident on Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool after a car collided with pedestrians during the Premier League winners parade, in Liverpool, England, Monday May 26, 2025. (AP)

“Emergency services are currently on the scene. A male has been detained and enquiries are ongoing,” the statement said.

Footage posted on social media appeared to show a grey car entering a crowded area, with several people visibly distressed in the aftermath. It was not immediately clear how many were injured.

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The North West Ambulance Service said it was supporting the response and working alongside other emergency units to assess the situation and provide care as needed.

The celebration had begun earlier in the afternoon, with Liverpool players  including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk  waving to fans from open-top buses under heavy rain. Supporters lit flares and waved flags as the team marked its first public league title celebration since 1990. The 2020 title win had taken place without public gatherings due to Covid-19 restrictions.

“We just want to enjoy this moment because we know how in football things change quickly,” Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker told reporters earlier in the day. “Tomorrow we focus again  but for now, we celebrate.”

While the day was meant to be one of joy for Liverpool supporters, the incident cast a shadow over the festivities. Police urged people to remain cautious and promised to release further information as the investigation develops.