JAKARTA - Merseyside Police were given longer time to examine the suspect who allegedly hit a crowd of Liverpool supporters during the Premier League victory parade on Monday, May 26, 2025, local time.
A 53-year-old man from West Derby, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, a dangerous driving offense, and was driving unwell for drugs, is still in police custody after a vehicle crashed into supporters of the Reds in downtown Liverpool.
A total of 79 people were injured in the incident. Police confirmed that seven people were still being treated in hospital in stable condition.
Police were given an extension of time to detain the suspect for more than 48 hours and must charge him with a crime on Thursday, May 29, 2025, evening British time or release him.
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Police also confirmed that Water Street, where the incident occurred, had now reopened for vehicles and pedestrians after police lifted the blockade.
The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, visited Liverpool police headquarters on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, to meet senior and mayor officials.
"It was a terrible incident on Monday, seeing how great the excitement of an amazing achievement turned to horror in an instant," said Keir Starmer.
On the same day as the arrival of the Prime Minister, Merseyside Police Detective Inspector Rachel Wilson, confirmed that her party was conducting a thorough investigation into the suspect in the incident.
"I'm happy to say that the number of people in the hospital is reduced as they continue to recover from the terrible incident."
"We continue to support those who are still receiving treatment and as part of an ongoing investigation, we identify more injured people."
"I want to convince the people of Merseyside that detectives are making significant progress as we try to establish a complete situation that causes what happens."
"In addition, extensive CCTV investigations are underway across the city to establish the movement of the car, Ford Galaxy, before the incident occurred."
"We have received a tremendous response from many people who were there that day. I am grateful for their cooperation with our investigation."
"I will encourage anyone who has not contacted the police who may have information about this incident to do so."
"A thorough investigation into the true circumstances of the incident is ongoing."
"We continue to ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding the incident and refrain from sharing disturbing content online," Detective Inspector Rachel Wilson said.
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