Nine-year-old confirmed as youngest injured in liverpool parade crash

POLICE SAY 79 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE COLLISION ON MONDAY AND SEVEN PEOPLE REMAINED IN HOSPITAL IN A STABLE CONDITION 14:28, 29 May 2025 A nine-year-old was among those injured in the

Liverpool victory parade crash, police have confirmed. Officers have until Thursday evening to question a 53-year-old man, from West Derby, Liverpool, who is in custody on suspicion of

attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug-driving. The arrest came after a car was driven into crowds and 79 people were injured in the collision on Water Street just after 6pm on Monday.

Police have confirmed that the age of the victims ranged from nine to 78 and said they were all understood to be British. On Wednesday, the force said seven people remained in hospital in a

stable condition. Police believe the car which struck pedestrians was able to follow an ambulance crew attending to someone suffering a heart attack after a road block was temporarily

lifted. A force spokesman said there was a partial closure in place on Dale Street - which leads into Water Street - between North John Street and Exchange Street. Traffic was filtered down

Exchange Street to stop vehicles getting onto Water Street and a flatbed truck and traffic cones were used as a barrier, the spokesman said. Water Street leads onto The Strand, where

hundreds of thousands of fans gathered to see the Liverpool team bus pass during the celebrations over their 20th Premier League victory. Police have not revealed which drug the arrested man

was suspected of taking, saying: "We wouldn't go into this detail at this stage of the investigation." A fundraising campaign set up for those affected has raised more than

£30,000, including a £10,000 donation from the Jamie Carragher 23 Foundation, the former Liverpool player's charity. The Liverpool Spirit Appeal was set up by the Community Foundation

for Merseyside, in partnership with Liverpool City Council, and Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS), and money raised will be distributed to those experiencing physical or

psychological injuries as a result of the incident, as well as to community organisations. Article continues below The Prime Minister visited Liverpool on Wednesday afternoon to speak to

police chiefs about the incident. Sir Keir Starmer travelled to the force headquarters to meet Deputy Chief Constable Chris Green, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims, Police and Crime

Commissioner Emily Spurrell and Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram. He told the meeting: "The scenes on Monday were just awful, to see how incredible joy at an

amazing achievement turned to horror in a moment. Steve, the mayor, has been keeping me informed and updated along with my team but it's really important to be here to go through this

first hand with you, so thank you for making time and ensuring that I get to see the detail in the way that I'd like to." Article continues below Messages of support have been sent

to the people of Liverpool, including from the King who said: "I know that the strength of community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support to those in

need." The Prince and Princess of Wales also said they were "deeply saddened" by the parade crash, adding: "What should have been a joyful celebration ended with

tragedy." Mayor Steve Rotheram said those who assisted after the incident "encapsulated the true spirit" of the city. The Liverpool City Region mayor added: "The response

from so many to such a shocking incident has shown the very best of our region at a very difficult time. "Scousers reacted, as I knew that they would, offering food and drink, warmth,

somewhere to rest, even lifts across the country, and simple gestures like somewhere to charge phones or to help contact loved ones. As the injured recover and the city returns to normality,

I hope that in time people will remember a spectacular parade of colour and joy. Thank you once again for those that assisted in whatever capacity and from wherever you come from because

you encapsulated the true spirit of this place that we're so lucky to call home."