Up to 1 million fans had lined the streets to celebrate the team as they moved through the city centre with the Premier League trophy on an open-top bus, before chaos erupted close to the parade’s end point on Water Street. Footage of the incident, which was circulating online on Monday, appeared to show a car speed up as it veered into pedestrians on both sides of the street, passing a Hooters restaurant at one point, with people knocked to the floor off the windshield, falling to the ground and darting out of the way to avoid harm. The footage shows the car coming to a stop before brave members of the public and police broke the car’s windows and restrained the man at the wheel.
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Dozens of people were injured including four children (Image: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
The man arrested at the scene following the incident is currently known only by his age and nationality, with his name not yet released to the public.
This anonymity will remain in place until the suspect is formally charged with an offence, as people not charged are legally entitled to privacy.
Publishing their name before a charge can be defamatory if the allegations are later found to be false.
Usually, a name will be released following a charge; however, restrictions still apply if revealing their identity could interfere with a fair trial or if the person is under 18 years old.
Under the Contempt of Court Act 1981, publishing prejudicial information, such as prior convictions, could jeopardise proceedings.
Merseyside Police have urged people not to speculate (Image: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
Merseyside Police have urged people to resist speculating about the circumstances surrounding the incident as “extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision.”
Following the incident, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: “The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected.”
He later added: “Tonight, I have spoken to Steve Rotheram about the terrible events in Liverpool and the remarkable bravery shown by the police and other emergency services.
“They are supporting and caring for those injured in these terrible events.
“Everyone, especially children, should be able to celebrate their heroes without this horror.
“The city has a long and proud history of coming together through difficult times.
“Liverpool stands together and the whole country stands with Liverpool.”
