The suspect accused of ramming a car in a crowd in Liverpool in a parade of the Victoria of the Premier League on Monday has been arrested for attempted murder, driving reckless and believed that it was drugged during the attack, the authorities said during a press conference on Tuesday.
The Merseyside police said on Tuesday that 65 people were injured by the attack, and 11, all in stable condition, still remain in the hospital.
The authorities said there was a solid traffic plan for the parade, which included Water Street, where the attack occurred. But, the street was temporarily reopened for an ambulance to treat someone who suffers an alleged heart attack, and the 53 -year -old suspect followed the ambulance within the crowd.
Police officers are on a cordon at the entrance of Water Street, at the scene of an incident, apart from a bus parade open for the victory of the Premier League title of Liverpool, in Liverpool, northwest of England, on May 26, 2025.
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The attack is not yet treated as a terrorism and the authorities continue their research. The suspect remains in custody and is being interviewed by officials.
Police said they will not speculate on the attack and will encourage others to “refrain from sharing anguishing content online.”
