3 w. ago Liverpool FC parade collision: man charged with grievous bodily harm

Paul Doyle, 53, from Liverpool was arrested after incident in which at least 79 people were injuredAn IT professional has been charged with multiple offences after a car ploughed into a crowd at the end of Liverpool football club’s Premier League victory parade.Paul Doyle, 53, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, was charged with dangerous driving, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, wounding with intent to cause GBH, and attempting to cause GBH with intent after the incident on Water Street in the city centre. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Who is comedian Andrew Lawrence and what were his 'vile jokes' about the Liverpool parade crash?

The comedian is facing backlash after “vile” tweet about the Liverpool parade collision

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3 w. ago Liverpool parade crash latest: Suspect’s wife found out about collision ‘when she saw her car on television’

The number of injured people in the crash has climbed to 79, police said

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3 w. ago Liverpool fans ‘staggered’ by traffic control measures in place at victory parade

Several in attendance say they weren’t surprised a collision could take place, with access described as a ‘free-for-all’Football fans who were at Liverpool’s Premier League title victory parade, where a car ploughed into pedestrians injuring more than 50 people, have said they were “staggered” by the traffic control measures in place before the incident.A 53-year-old man from the West Derby area of the city was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, driving while unfit through drugs, and dangerous driving. Merseyside police said detectives had been granted more time to question the man, with an extension until Thursday. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Liverpool fans ‘staggered’ by lack of traffic control at victory parade

Several in attendance say they weren’t surprised a collision could take place, with access described as a ‘free-for-all’Football fans who were at Liverpool’s Premier League title victory parade, where a car ploughed into pedestrians injuring more than 50 people, have said they were “staggered” by the lack of traffic control measures in place before the incident.A 53-year-old man from the West Derby area of the city was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, driving while unfit through drugs, and dangerous driving. Merseyside police said detectives had been granted more time to question the man, with an extension until Thursday. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Police get extra time to question suspect in Liverpool parade collision

Seven people remain in hospital, as 53-year-old man remain in custody on suspicion of attempted murderPolice have been given extra time to question a driver who allegedly ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool’s victory parade.The 53-year-old man, from West Derby, Liverpool, remained in custody on Wednesday after officers were granted further time to question him on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug driving, Merseyside Police said. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Liverpool parade crash: Police granted more time to question suspect as seven 'stable' in hospital

The 53-year-old man, from West Derby, Liverpool, remained in custody on Wednesday.

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3 w. ago Liverpool parade crash latest: Police given more time to question suspect as number of injured climbs to 79

Police face questions after car believed to have tailgated ambulance through roadblock and injured 65 people when it ploughed into crowd of fans

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3 w. ago Liverpool parade collision: police get more time to question suspect and say seven people still in hospital – live updates

Officers say they are now in contact with 79 people who were injured on Monday and they continue to question 53-year-old on suspicion of drug driving and attempted murderA visual guide to how the Liverpool parade collision unfoldedPolice have been given more time to question the 53-year-old driver who allegedly collided into a crowd at Liverpool’s victory parade on Monday, Merseyside Police said.As a reminder, the man, who is from the West Derby area of Liverpool, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, driving while unfit through drugs and dangerous driving offences. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Liverpool parade collision: police continue questioning alleged driver – live updates

Officers given more time to question 53-year-old who has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and attempted murderA visual guide to how the Liverpool parade collision unfoldedMy colleague Caroline Davies has written up a summary of how events on Monday unfolded:More than 500,000 people had lined the streets to watch Liverpool players and staff on an open-top bus with the Premier League trophy travel a 10-mile route over three-and-a-half hours. The victory parade began at Allerton Maze, south of the city, and ended with a finale on the Strand. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Police naming Liverpool parade suspect’s ethnicity may cause future ‘challenges’

Former superintendent Dal Babu says although decision was correct, to counter misinformation, it may be exploited by far rightMerseyside police’s decision to release details of the ethnicity of the suspect in the Liverpool parade collision could raise “difficulties and challenges” for forces in the future, a former superintendent has said.Merseyside police said they arrested a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area about two hours after the incident that left dozens of people, including four children, injured. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Liverpool parade collision: man, 53, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and dangerous driving offences, say police

Merseyside police say man also arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs; incident resulted in 65 casualtiesFull report: Car ploughs into crowd at Liverpool football paradeDay of joy and celebration for Liverpool turns to horrorTell us, have you been affected by the tragedy in LiverpoolPolice were quick to release information on the 53-year-old white British man who was detained following the incident in Liverpool, but the authorities have not yet released a name or picture.The motive of the driver also remains unclear, though police have said they do not believe it was terror related. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Liverpool parade collision: police give update as detectives investigate whether car tailgated ambulance – latest updates

Merseyside police hold press conference as City’s metro mayor, Steve Rotheram, says vehicle should not have been on Water Street which was blocked off at the timeFull report: Car ploughs into crowd at Liverpool football paradeDay of joy and celebration for Liverpool turns to horrorTell us, have you been affected by the tragedy in LiverpoolPolice were quick to release information on the 53-year-old white British man who was detained following the incident in Liverpool, but the authorities have not yet released a name or picture.The motive of the driver also remains unclear, though police have said they do not believe it was terror related. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Four people still ‘very ill’ in hospital after Liverpool parade collision, says mayor

Metro mayor, Keir Starmer and Jürgen Klopp express support as questions raised about how car could enter area of celebrationLiverpool parade collision – live updatesFour people are still “very, very ill in hospital” after a car ploughed into fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League victory, the city’s metro mayor has said.A 53-year-old British man from the Liverpool area, believed to be the driver of the vehicle, was arrested after the “horrific” incident in Water Street in the heart of the city on Monday. Four children were among about 50 people who were injured when the vehicle careered into the packed crowd shortly after 6pm. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Liverpool parade collision: Starmer says whole country stands with city as mayor warns four people ‘very, very ill’ – latest updates

Steve Rotheram, who was at the parade, also praises police for tackling misinformation by releasing details of the arrested man so quicklyFull report: Car ploughs into crowd at Liverpool football paradeDay of joy and celebration for Liverpool turns to horrorTell us, have you been affected by the tragedy in LiverpoolPolice were quick to release information on the 53-year-old white British man who was detained following the incident in Liverpool, but the authorities have not yet released a name or picture.The motive of the driver also remains unclear, though police have said they do not believe it was terror related. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jurgen Klopp breaks his silence on Liverpool parade horror collision with 25

The shocking incident unfolded just after 6pm on Water Street after thousands of fans had packed the streets to celebrate their team's triumphant season.

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3 w. ago Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher sends heartfelt message after 'devastating' car collision left 47 people hurt during Premier League title parade

The Reds were celebrating their title triumph with an open-top bus parade through Liverpool on Bank Holiday Monday but the day was marred when a car collided with a crowd of fans.

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3 w. ago Liverpool parade collision: four people still ‘very, very ill in hospital’ says mayor – latest updates

Steve Rotheram, who was at the parade, also praises police for tackling misinformation by releasing details of the arrested man so quicklyFull report: Car ploughs into crowd at Liverpool football paradeDay of joy and celebration for Liverpool turns to horrorPolice were quick to release information on the 53-year-old white British man who was detained following the incident in Liverpool, but the authorities have not yet released a name or picture.The motive of the driver also remains unclear, though police have said they do not believe it was terror related. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Liverpool parade collision: 47 people injured, including two seriously – latest updates

Ambulance service says 27 people were taken to hospital, with 20 treated at the scene; two are seriously injured including one childNews report: Man arrested after car hits pedestrians during Liverpool FC victory paradeSteve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool city region, has thanked first responders for their “swift action” on a “difficult day”.He said: “Our hearts go out to all of those affected, especially those who have been injured. Thank you, as ever, to the first responders for their professionalism and swift action. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Car involved in collision with pedestrians after Liverpool FC title parade – updates

Merseyside police say a man has been detained after a car collided with ‘a number of pedestrians’ on Water Street shortly after the parade endedRead the full story hereUp it goes, out comes the confetti and now we get the dubious honour of hearing the players sing over the top of Queen’s ‘We are the Champions’.Katie McCabe takes the opportunity to ask “What do we think of Tottenham?” Which gets a predictable response before she doubles down with “Who do we think are shit?” Continue reading...

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