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OFFICERS ANSWERED A SERIES OF OTHER QUESTIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN LOOMING SINCE A FORD GALAXY PLOUGHED THROUGH CROWDS AT LIVERPOOL FC'S TITLE WIN CELEBRATIONS ON MONDAY. 12:54, 29 May
2025Updated 13:03, 29 May 2025 Police have revealed that the youngest victim in the Liverpool parade horror crash was just nine-years-old. Merseyside Police have also confirmed that the
oldest victim mowed down in the tragic ordeal was 78. As reported by the Mirror, officers have answered a series of other questions which have been looming since a Ford Galaxy ploughed
through crowds at Liverpool FC's title win celebrations on Monday. Concerns have been raised as to how a car was able to drive down Water Street in the city centre when the road was
mobbed with jubilant fans. Merseyside Police defended its 'robust' traffic management plan on Tuesday, which they said had been drawn up with Liverpool City Council
'months' before the event. Detectives claimed the suspect had tailgated an ambulance following a callout to a suspected heart attack after an event steward moved a barrier on Water
Street for the emergency crews. Police have now said the blockade on Water Street which was temporarily moved was a flat-bed truck and traffic cones. Answering questions over which roads
were shut to traffic, the force said: "We can confirm that there was a partial closure in place on Dale Street, between North John Street and Exchange Street and traffic was filtered
down Exchange Street to stop any traffic getting onto Water Street". Article continues below Police refused to answer which drugs they suspect the driver had taken before the incident
unfolded. It comes as Merseyside Police revealed a 53-year-old driver who allegedly ploughed into the crowd on Monday had been arrested. The suspect, from the West Derby area of Liverpool,
was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs. He remains in police custody and police were given extra time to question the
suspect. Officers also confirmed at least 79 people were injured on Monday's shocking incident. Merseyside Police, on Wednesday, said: "We can confirm that seven people remain in
hospital in a stable condition following the incident on Water Street on Monday May 26." The Prime Minister visited Liverpool on Wednesday afternoon to speak to police chiefs about the
incident. Sir Keir Starmer travelled to the force headquarters in Liverpool to meet several policing chiefs and local officials. He told the meeting: "The scenes on Monday were just
awful, to see how incredible joy at an amazing achievement turned to horror in a moment. "Steve, the mayor, has been keeping me informed and updated along with my team but it’s really
important to be here to go through this first hand with you, so thank you for making time and ensuring that I get to see the detail in the way that I’d like to." Messages of support
have been sent to the people of Liverpool, including from the King who said: "I know that the strength of community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support
to those in need." Article continues below The Prince and Princess of Wales also said they were "deeply saddened" by the parade crash, adding: "What should have been a
joyful celebration ended with tragedy."