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Car in crowd at Liverpool championship celebration: 79 injured!
On May 27, 2025, a driver drove into a crowd during Liverpool FC's championship celebrations, injuring 79 people.
Car in crowd at Liverpool championship celebration: 79 injured!
There was a frightening incident in Liverpool yesterday evening, May 27, 2025, during Liverpool FC's championship celebration. A driver drove into a crowd of people celebrating, injuring numerous people. According to recent reports, police have recorded 79 injuries, seven of whom remain hospitalized but are in stable condition. The driver, a 53-year-old Brit, was arrested and is suspected of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving under the influence of drugs. He remains in custody as investigators continue to reconstruct the incident and have been given more time to question the suspect reports the ZVW.
The circumstances of the incident remain unclear for the time being, but police have ruled out a terrorist attack. Initial reports said 65 people were injured, with eleven people in hospital at the time. Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson said the number of hospitalizations had already fallen on Tuesday informs the Tagesschau.
Public reactions and impacts
The incident caused consternation in the city. King Charles III and Queen Camilla expressed their condolences, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the scenes as horrific and stressed the need for the Liverpool community to stick together. Liverpool FC and the Premier League also expressed their condolences and are in contact with the relevant authorities. In light of the tragedy, planned championship celebrations have been postponed. FIFA President Gianni Infantino also emphasized his support for those affected and their families.
Witnesses to the incident reported that the driver accelerated during the encounter as people banged on the car. Such incidents in crowds are not only tragic, they also require authorities and event organizers to carefully plan security measures. A project that focuses on security at mass events is LETS-CROWD. It aims to strengthen citizens' sense of security and prevent criminal acts through innovative planning and monitoring tools explains CORDIS.
The LETS-CROWD project aims to promote prevention and anticipation at mass events. It includes, among other things, tools for dynamic risk assessment and realistic evacuation planning. Such security strategies could potentially help increase security at future major events and prevent similar incidents.