Liverpool’s chief govt Billy Hogan thanked the town’s emergency companies for his or her actions after a automotive struck a crowd celebrating the Reds’ title win on Monday night.
4 youngsters had been among the many injured, with 27 folks taken to hospital after the incident throughout Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade on Financial institution Vacation Monday.
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims stated the incident was not being handled as terrorism and was believed to be an remoted incident following the arrest of a 53-year-old man on the scene.
In a video posted on the membership’s web site, Hogan stated: “This weekend was one among celebration, emotion and pleasure unfold throughout the town in our complete fan base, and it resulted in unimaginable scenes of misery with this appalling incident.
Our CEO Billy Hogan has issued a message following the incident that occurred on Water Road throughout Monday’s trophy parade within the metropolis.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) Might 27, 2025
“I’d prefer to pay tribute to our emergency companies and accomplice businesses – Merseyside Police, North West and St John Ambulance Providers, and Merseyside Fireplace and Rescue – who handled the incident, and now our hospital employees throughout the town who’re coping with those that are injured, together with tragically 4 youngsters.
“I might additionally prefer to thank our supporters who witnessed this occasion and helped one another the place they might.
“We proceed to work with the emergency companies and the native authorities to assist their ongoing investigation and as soon as once more we might ask if anybody has any additional details about the incident, please contact Merseyside Police.”
Former Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp, who attended Sunday’s ultimate sport of the season earlier than watching the parade, wrote on Instagram: “My household and I are shocked and devastated.
“Our ideas and prayers are with all those that are injured and affected. You’ll by no means stroll alone.”
Liverpool FC stated it was in touch with the police and its “ideas and prayers are with those that have been affected by this critical incident”, whereas rivals Everton FC echoed the sentiment.