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Four people injured in Liverpool parade named
Six victims were identified in the 2025 Liverpool parade incident, including four adults and two children who were injured.
The two children, aged 11 and 17, are granted lifelong anonymity under legislation protecting young witnesses, while the four adults involved have requested suppression of their names in media reports.
The court heard that the adults preferred not to be named due to concerns about distress and testifying, but media orders to protect their identities were challenged.
The judge decided that the adults could be named, explaining that most individuals would likely choose to keep their participation confidential if they needed to testify in legal cases.
This decision allows open reporting on the adults involved, as the judge found public interest in transparency outweighed their discomfort, while protections for the children remain in place.