Police officers cover with an inflatable tent, behind a firefighter vehicle, the tents delimiting the scene of an incident in Water Street, on the sidelines of an open-top bus victory parade for Liverpool's Premier League title win, in Liverpool, north-west England on May 26, 2025. A car collided with a number of pedestrians in Liverpool, northern England, on May 26 evening during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade, police said. Police said they were contacted shortly after 6pm (1700 GMT) - following reports of a collision between a car and a number of pedestrians - in the city centre. One man has been arrested, according to the police, who did not say whether there were any casualties. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)
LONDON (BERNAMA-ANADOLU): United Kingdom (UK) police on Monday (May 26) confirmed that the collision involving a car ramming into Liverpool fans celebrating in the city centre is being treated as an isolated incident and not linked to terrorism.
According to Anadolu Ajansi (AA), Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims of Merseyside Police said the incident was "horrific" and extended her sympathies to all those injured.
The collision occurred on Water Street, where fans had gathered to celebrate Liverpool FC's Premier League title win.
"A 53-year-old man is believed to be the driver of the vehicle," Sims said at a press conference, adding that investigations into the circumstances are ongoing.
David Kitchin of the North West Ambulance Service said emergency services were "horrified and saddened" by what took place.
He confirmed that 27 people were taken to hospitals across Liverpool, with two suffering serious injuries -- including a child. Another 20 were treated at the scene.
A paramedic responding to the scene on a bicycle was also struck by the vehicle but did not sustain serious injuries.
Chief Fire Officer Nick Searle said four people - three adults and a child - were trapped under the vehicle and had to be rescued before being handed over to ambulance teams.
Observers noted that the quick identification of the suspect may reflect police efforts to avoid disinformation and public unrest. - Bernama-Anadolu
