Liverpool praise emergency services after parade incident

Liverpool’s chief executive Billy Hogan thanked the city’s emergency services for their actions after a car struck a crowd celebrating the Reds’ title win on Monday evening.

Four children were among the injured, with 27 people taken to hospital after the incident during Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade on Bank Holiday Monday.

Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said the incident was not being treated as terrorism and was believed to be an isolated incident following the arrest of a 53-year-old man at the scene.

In a video posted on the club’s website, Hogan said: “This weekend was one of celebration, emotion and joy spread across the city in our entire fan base, and it ended in unimaginable scenes of distress with this appalling incident.

Our CEO Billy Hogan has issued a message following the incident that occurred on Water Street during Monday’s trophy parade in the city.

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 27, 2025

“I’d like to pay tribute to our emergency services and partner agencies – Merseyside Police, North West and St John Ambulance Services, and Merseyside Fire and Rescue – who dealt with the incident, and now our hospital staff across the city who are dealing with those who are injured, including tragically four children.

“I would also like to thank our supporters who witnessed this event and helped each other where they could.

“We continue to work with the emergency services and the local authorities to support their ongoing investigation and once again we would ask if anyone has any further information about the incident, please contact Merseyside Police.”

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who attended Sunday’s final game of the season before watching the parade, wrote on Instagram: “My family and I are shocked and devastated.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are injured and affected. You’ll never walk alone.”

Liverpool FC said it was in contact with the police and its “thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident”, while rivals Everton FC echoed the sentiment.

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