Merseyside Police were tonight holding a press conference following the harrowing vehicle incident during Liverpool’s Premier League trophy parade. A day of celebration in the city was ruined when, at around 6pm, a car careered into fans, leaving many needing hospital treatment.
Police have since confirmed a 53-year-old white British man has been detained. The authority will now hold a media briefing to update people on the situation. They’ve already urged people not to share footage of the incident online and have instead asked supporters to send videos directly to them to help their investigation.
Their official X page stated: “We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight’s incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre. We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area. Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision.”
How can you watch Liverpool parade car crash press conference?
The press conference can be watched live on the @merseysidepolice YouTube channel. You can also watch it live and in full at the top of this article.
What time is the Liverpool car crash press conference on?
The press conference will get underway at 10.30pm. It is not clear how long it will last.
What will we be told?
Police are likely to provide an update on their investigation and on those who have been injured.
Where is the Merseyside Police press conference taking place?
The briefing will be held at the Merseyside Poilice headquarters. The building is Cazneau St, around two miles from where the incident took place.
