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Liverpool parade latest: Suspect arrested for attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug offences after collision

More than 50 people were hurt in the Liverpool parade car collision, police say. They believe the driver of a Ford Galaxy was "able to follow an ambulance" to avoid a road closure. A 53-year-old white man was arrested. Watch and follow the latest below.

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'It went from jubilation and joy... to sirens and paramedics'
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Before we go, here's a quick reminder of today's key developments:

  • A 53-year-old man from West Derby, in Liverpool, remains in police custody;
  • He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs;
  • Merseyside Police have until lunchtime on Wednesday to either charge or release him;
  • Officers do not believe this was a terror-related incident, and said they had no intelligence to suggest something like this was about to take place;
  • One thing they do believe is that the suspect drove to the scene by following an ambulance, which was responding to a heart attack;
  • That's how they think roadblocks were bypassed, with 65 people injured as a result, including children;
  • 11 people remain in hospital and are in a stable condition.

How the crash in Liverpool unfolded - minute by minute

Klopp: There are more serious things than football

Liverpool's former manager Jurgen Klopp has given a few more remarks in response to yesterday's events.

Kopp was in charge of the side when they last won the league title in 2020, but they weren't able to celebrate with the fans because of the COVID pandemic.

That made yesterday's parade extra special for Liverpool fans, and Klopp said it should have been "one of the greatest days in the history of the city".

Speaking after he was inducted into the League Managers Association Hall of Fame 1,000 Club this evening, he said: "It just showed the two faces of life.

"The most beautiful face for a long time: the parade was incredible, the mood was incredible.

"And from one second to another everything changed, and we learned again there are more serious things in the world than football.

"Thoughts and prayers go to the injured people and their families as well.

"I don't know how and why it happened, but we know what happened and that's very bad."

'I put my hands up, telling him to stop' - how parade victim was 'traumatised'

We reported an account given to us earlier from Jack Trotter and his girlfriend Abbie Gallagher, who were taking videos when the car drove into crowds yesterday - see 18.42.

The car hit Jack, while Abbie managed to get away unscathed - but only just.

For their full remarks, click on the link below.

Klopp and Gerrard among figures paying tribute

This year's celebrations had special significance for Liverpool fans, who couldn't be treated to a parade when their side last won the league title during the COVID pandemic.

As a result, figures connected with the club from the past and present have responded with messages.

Speaking from the streets of Liverpool, our sports correspondent Rob Harris goes through the reactions.

Police 'damned if they do, damned if they don't' in revealing suspect's ethnicity

We know the suspect in yesterday's incident is a 53-year-old white man from the Liverpool area.

He's still in custody, little more than 24 hours after Merseyside Police quickly revealed where he is from and his ethnicity.

Dal Babu, the former chief superintendent of London's Metropolitan Police, told us this was a "brave decision" and "one of the lessons from Southport".

Last summer, right-wing figures spread false information on social media about the identity of the attacker in the Southport attacks, ultimately leading to riots.

"I don't think this necessarily sets a precedent, but it does give an indication that there have been some lessons learned from Southport," Babu told our presenter Matt Barbet.

"Where there is a void, and that void was filled by right-wing extremists who were spreading malicious rumours, and which then subsequently led to the riots and disorder." 

Babu said despite the force's quick clarification, he saw misinformation spread on social media, with some users disputing the police's account.

Asked if the force could have just said this incident is not being treated as terrorism without referencing ethnicity, Babu said that's "one of the things police will be looking at".

"They wouldn't have done this lightly," he added.

"They would have seen the fact that last year, when there was a vacuum, people, basically, filled it with their own understanding or prejudice that they had.

"So, you know, the police are in a very, very difficult situation. They're damned if they do and damned if they don't."

But could more have been done to prevent the incident?

Babu said we need more details before reviewing what more - if anything - could have been done, but in any case it's a difficult operation across a 10-mile route.

"You have to balance it with having a parade where people have accessibility, to making sure that those people along the 10 miles who are not Liverpool and are not going to the parade, who want to carry on with their normal life, have an opportunity to access their homes, their workplaces and do other things," he said.

"So it's getting the balance right."

In pictures: Latest from scene in Liverpool

Police are still on the scene in Liverpool, with a cordon still in place.

The investigation continues, with a 53-year-old man in custody on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug driving.

Yvette Cooper thanks emergency services - but how did the car get in?

The home secretary has thanked all responders who helped after the incident yesterday - but wouldn't answer how a car was able to get to a pedestrianised zone.

Asked if this could have been a failure of local authorities, Yvette Cooper said: "The investigation, of course, is ongoing into what happened, and we need to let that police investigation take its course.

"And they have my full support in that."

She described the incident as "horrific" on what was a day of "real celebration" in the city.

"And so, as well as we all thinking of those who were injured and wishing them the very best recovery, we also need to say huge thanks to all those who responded," she added, speaking from Liverpool.

"The police, the ambulance service, the fire service and all those who were involved yesterday, many of whom I've met today, who did the most professional job to make sure that lives were saved." 

Watch: CCTV shows car driving nearby before incident

CCTV footage shows the grey Ford driving nearby, moments before it was rammed into a crowd of Liverpool supporters.

We reported earlier that police believe the car followed an ambulance to get by road blocks, and got to the junction of Water Street and Rumford Street - see our 15.53 post.

What we know so far in seven bullet points

It's been more than 24 hours since a car was rammed into a crowd of Liverpool supporters yesterday.

If you've just joined us, or want a brief recap, here's a reminder of the key developments since then:

  • A 53-year-old man from West Derby, in Liverpool, remains in police custody;
  • He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs;
  • Police do not believe this was a terror-related incident, and said they had no intelligence to suggest something like this was about to take place;
  • One thing they do believe is that the suspect drove to the scene by following an ambulance, which was responding to a heart attack;
  • That's how they think roadblocks were bypassed, with 65 people injured as a result, including children;
  • 11 people remain in hospital and are in a stable condition;
  • Former club head coach Jurgen Klopp and current captain Virgil van Dijk are among those with messages for the victims, while the King said he is "deeply saddened".
Listen: Why were suspect's details released so quickly?

The latest episode of Sky News' Daily podcast has just been released, examining what happened in Liverpool.

It looks specifically at why Merseyside Police made the unusual move to release more details than usual about the 53-year-old suspect after his arrest.

Matt Barbet is joined by our north of England correspondent Katerina Vittozzi, who is in Liverpool, and Helen King, former assistant chief constable for Merseyside Police, who talks about the challenges of policing online speculation.

Listen below - or wherever you get your podcasts.