A 53-year-old British man was arrested after driving a minivan into crowds of fans celebrating Liverpool Football Club’s Premier League win on Monday, injuring 27 people, including four children, with two in serious condition. An additional 20 were treated at the scene.
The crash happened near the end of the team’s victory parade, where over hundreds of thousands of fans had gathered. Witnesses described the van speeding through the crowd, throwing people into the air. Bystanders tried to stop the driver, smashing the windows, but he continued driving. Emergency responders acted swiftly, with firefighters working to lift the van off four trapped victims, including a child.
Police said the incident was isolated and not terrorism-related, aiming to prevent online speculation. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the incident “appalling,” praising first responders. Liverpool FC and the Premier League expressed shock and support for the victims.