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MERSEYSIDE POLICE ISSUED AN UPDATE ON WEDNESDAY 14:12, 28 May 2025 Police have been granted more time to question the man arrested in connection with the Liverpool FC title parade crash on
Monday. In an update from Merseyside Police today, May 28, the force said it had been given more time to question the 53-year-old man from West Derby. Detective Chief Superintendent Karen
Jaundrill said during a press conference on Tuesday the man had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences, and driving while unfit through drugs, and remains
in police custody. Police confirmed they had now identified 79 people who were injured in the crash on Monday, with seven people now remaining in hospital in a stable condition. The Ford
Galaxy car is believed to have managed to tailgate behind an ambulance in order to make its way on to Water Street, which had been closed to traffic for the parade event. It was confirmed
that the ambulance had been allowed past a road block at the junction of Water Street and Rumford Street to attend to a man suffering a suspected heart attack when the Galaxy driver followed
in behind. Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson said: “I’m pleased to say that the number of people in hospital is reducing as they continue to recover from the awful incident. “We
continue to support those still receiving treatment and as part of our ongoing enquiries we are identifying more people who were injured. “I want to reassure the public of Merseyside that
detectives are making significant progress as we seek to establish the full circumstances that led to what happened. “In addition, extensive CCTV enquiries are being carried out across the
city to establish the movements of the car, a Ford Galaxy, before the incident took place. “We have already had an incredible response from many of those who were there on the day, and I
thank them for their co-operation with our investigation. “I would encourage anyone who has not yet contacted police who may have information on this incident to do so. “An extensive
investigation into the precise circumstances of the incident is ongoing, and we continue to ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding the incident and refrain from sharing
distressing content online.” Water Street has now reopened to vehicles and members of the public following investigative work yesterday. Information, including video footage, can be passed
on via the Major Incident Police Portal (MIPP) details are available here: Public Portal Anyone with information or footage should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC
or on Facebook, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ or call 101. Article continues below Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via
their website: Giving information anonymously | Crimestoppers