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All We Know as Liverpool Parade Suspect Remains in Police Custody

A 53-year-old white British man from West Derby was arrested on May 26 after driving a Ford Galaxy into crowds during Liverpool's Premier League title parade in the city centre.
Police believe the driver followed an ambulance through a temporarily lifted roadblock to Water Street, where the car struck pedestrians celebrating the victory parade.
Merseyside Police reported 79 people injured, including four children, with seven remaining hospitalized in stable condition as emergency services responded.
A man has been taken into custody on allegations including attempted murder, dangerous driving, and driving while impaired by drugs, with officials confirming that the incident is not being classified as terrorism.
The suspect remains in custody under investigation, with public appeals for no speculation and widespread messages of support sent to Liverpool from officials including the King and the Prince and Princess of Wales.

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Manchester Evening News

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The man arrested after the Liverpool parade crash is still in police custody

2 days ago·Manchester, United Kingdom

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Daily Record

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Suspect of Liverpool incident is 'fantastic' dad as neighbours say 'it doesn't make sense'

Stunned neighbours said: "it doesn't make sense" after a 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and drug-driving in the wake of the horror incident in Liverpool

2 days ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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The Independent

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The Liverpool parade crash has brought out the best in our police

Merseyside Police’s response to a car ploughing into celebrating crowds has been a timely reminder of the force’s capacity for great humanity at the very worst of times, says former Met chief superintendent John Sutherland

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Bristol Post

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All we know as Liverpool parade suspect remains in police custody

A 53-year-old man from the West Derby area of Liverpool has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and other offences

3 days ago·Bristol, United Kingdom

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SBS News

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Liverpool parade crash driver arrested on suspicion of driving under influence, police say

The crash occurred towards the end of Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade through the city, while thousands of fans were out enjoying the celebrations.

3 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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Irish Examiner

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Liverpool parade driver arrested over attempted murder remains in custody

Merseyside 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

3 days ago·Ireland

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