Liverpool, England, (EFE).- The multiple run over that occurred on Monday in Liverpool (northwest England), during the Premier League soccer title parade, for which a 53-year-old British man has been arrested, resulted in 27 people being hospitalized and among those affected there are four children, according to the authorities.
During a press conference with the media, the director of the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), David Kitchin, said that 27 patients were taken to various hospitals in Liverpool for treatment and added that “unfortunately, four of the injured were children”.
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said it was an “isolated incident” and is not being investigated as a terrorist attack.
Authorities said they were responding to a road traffic incident on Water Street after receiving reports shortly after 6:00 pm that a vehicle had collided with several pedestrians in the area, which was crowded due to the city’s soccer celebrations.
“The vehicle stopped at the scene and a man was arrested,” Merseyside Police stated on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
No further details have been released regarding the suspect’s identity, possible motive, or the exact number and condition of those injured.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the mass shooting in Liverpool (northwest England) during soccer league celebrations as “appalling” and asked to give “space” to the police to investigate what happened.
“The scenes in Liverpool are appalling; my thoughts are with all those injured or affected,” the London chief executive wrote on the social network X.
The Labour politician also thanked the police and emergency services for their “swift and ongoing response to this shocking attack.”
“They are keeping me informed of developments and I ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate,” the British leader added.
Emergency services, including police officers, ambulances, and fire crew, were quickly deployed to the scene, which was cordoned off as investigators began their work.
British media footage showed a heavy police presence surrounding the area, with emergency responders assisting victims.
The incident occurred as thousands of fans had gathered in Liverpool on a public holiday to celebrate the club’s 20th league title.
Players paraded through the city on an open-top bus, drawing large crowds along the route.
In a separate statement, the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) confirmed it was assisting at the scene: “We are currently assessing the situation and working alongside emergency service partners. Our priority is to ensure that those affected receive the urgent medical attention they need.”
Local authorities have not confirmed whether the incident is being treated as accidental or intentional. The investigation remains ongoing. EFE
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