Why did a driver drive to celebrating football fans in Liverpool and injure 65 people? The day after, the police said. It investigates the arrested under the influence of drugs against the arrested.
After a driver has driven into a crowd in Liverpool, the police investigated a 53-year-old on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving under the influence of drugs. The man was arrested on Monday evening.
“I would like to assure the public of Merseyside that the investigators are making important progress in clarifying the circumstances that led to this terrible incident,” said a police spokeswoman. The suspect remains custody, where he will continue to interview.
Injured no longer float in mortal danger
During the master celebration of Liverpool, a driver drove into the crowd on Monday evening. Showing on the Internet shows how the vehicle seems to be faster and faster than it met the crowd. The Guardian newspaper quoted a witness who said people had hit the cars of the car and then hit them. The driver then accelerated.
According to the latest police, the driver injured 65 people on his trip. 50 of the injured were treated in the hospital. Nobody is in mortal danger anymore.
The police had previously excluded a terrorist attack. According to the information, the arrested man from the Liverpool region should come.
Charles III. is shocked
Great Britain’s King Charles III. was dismayed by the incident. Queen Camilla and he were deeply shocked and sad about the terrible events, it said in a message that the palace released on the X and Instagram platforms.
“It is really devastating that something that should have been a happy celebration ends with such frightening circumstances for so many,” it said in the news of the king, who is currently in Canada. However, he knew that the community spirit for which the city is so well known will donate and help those affected comfort and help those affected in this difficult time.
Before that, Großbitannien’s Premier Keir Strandmer had said. “The scenes in Liverpool are horrific,” he wrote to X. Later he added: “Everyone, especially children, should be able to celebrate their heroes without this horror.” The city has a long and proud history of cohesion in difficult times. “Liverpool stands together and the whole country is on the side of Liverpool.”
Shaving in football
The Liverpool FC announced on platform X to be exchanged with the authorities. “Our thoughts and prayers are among those affected of this serious incident,” the football club wrote.
The Premier League also announced that it was with the heart of all those affected and injured. Further celebrations for the championship that were planned for Tuesday were postponed.
The International Football Association FIFA also expressed its sympathy. “Football is based on the terrible incident, which occurred during the trophy parade in the city, alongside Liverpool FC and all fans of the club,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “We all at FIFA are in thoughts with all those affected and pray for them.”