Merseyside Police Extend Questioning of Suspect
Merseyside Police are extending their questioning of a 53-year-old man accused of driving into a group of Liverpool supporters during the Premier League victory celebration that took place on Monday. The suspect, hailing from West Derby, has been detained on serious charges including attempted murder and dangerous driving, in addition to being unfit to drive due to drug use.
Incident Overview
The incident, which quickly unfolded in the heart of Liverpool, resulted in injuries to 79 individuals. Currently, seven victims remain hospitalized, though their conditions have stabilized.
Ongoing Investigation
As police continue their investigation, they have received permission to keep the suspect in custody until Thursday. The area of Water Street, where the event transpired, has now been cleared, reopening to both cars and foot traffic after a temporary closure for investigations.
“We remain dedicated to supporting those still in care and our investigation is actively identifying more injured parties,” noted Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson.
Looking Ahead
To further their probe, detectives are carrying out thorough reviews of CCTV footage throughout the city to trace the movements of the suspect’s vehicle, identified as a Ford Galaxy, leading up to the incident. Wilson acknowledged the tremendous response from witnesses and thanked them for their collaboration during the investigation. She urged anyone else with relevant information to reach out to law enforcement.
The authorities continue to seek clarity on the sequence of events that led to this shocking occurrence and advised the public to refrain from speculating or sharing any sensitive material online.
