Police have been given more time to question a 53-year-old suspect – we’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
Police have been given more time to question a 53-year-old driver who allegedly ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool’s victory parade.
The incident on Monday injured at least 79 people, with seven remaining in hospital today, Merseyside Police said. The man, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs. In a statement on Wednesday, Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm that seven people remain in hospital in a stable condition following the incident on Water Street on Monday May 26. As part of the ongoing investigation, we have also been able to identify more people who were injured, with 79 in total who we are now speaking with. A 53-year-old man from West Derby, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs, remains in police custody.
“The investigation team have today been granted further time to continue questioning him in police custody, which will remain in place until tomorrow.”
Officers are scouring CCTV footage to piece together the Ford Galaxy’s movements before the incident, said Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson.
She 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.”
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