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Car Ramming Incident in Liverpool

Vehicle Rams Crowd in Central Liverpool After Premier League Victory Parade

Intelligence cut off: 10:45 BST 27 MAY 2025

At approximately 18:00 local time on 26 May, a vehicle drove into a crowd of football supporters in Water Street, central Liverpool. The incident occurred as supporters were celebrating Liverpool’s victory in this year’s Premier League, with a parade in the city centre having just concluded when the incident happened. Videos taken at the location show a dark van repeatedly driving into the crowd of supporters before coming to a stop.

The responding police stated they had made an arrest in connection with the incident. A 53-year-old individual from the local area is currently alleged to have been responsible for driving the vehicle into the crowd. As of the time of writing, authorities have confirmed that at least 47 people have been injured, 27 of whom were transported to nearby hospitals.

Liverpool Car Ramming Incident Location Map

Police stated that they are not currently treating the incident as a terror-related act. They moreover stated that they consider it an “isolated incident” and are not looking for further suspects.

INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS

Authorities Dismiss Terror Motive in Liverpool Incident Amid Misinformation Concerns

Eyewitness accounts and video footage captured in the immediate prelude to the incident indicate that the car ramming likely occurred after an altercation erupted between the suspect, who had entered the newly reopened street, and supporters who had surrounded his vehicle. The information available thus far likely indicates a lack of premeditation or terror-related motive for the attack.

In the aftermath of the attack, there have been several reported cases of disinformation being spread online regarding the perpetrator’s identity and motive for the attack. These are almost certainly meant to provoke retaliatory violence against minority communities in the UK and mirror a phenomenon already observed in the immediate aftermath of the stabbing attack in Southport in July 2024.

As of 27 May, UK authorities have taken several steps to combat the spread of misinformation, and a decrease in the engagement of disinformation narratives on select social networks has been observed. Nevertheless, a remote possibility of “retaliatory” attacks following the incident remains extant.

Travel Risk Advice: Safety Guidelines for Liverpool, UK

In Liverpool, adhere to all safety directives, avoid all gatherings and the area of Water Street, and plan for alternative routes.
Closely monitor local news reports and government alerts.
Monitor Merseytravel for updates on public transport services and road closures in Liverpool.
If you are caught in the vicinity of an attack, follow RUN – HIDE – TELL.
If caught in the vicinity of an attack, seek immediate hard cover and leave the area if safe to do so. Continue to adhere to all instructions issued by authorities and obey any security cordons in place.
Ensure that you always carry personal identification documents or copies.
Have emergency contact numbers saved on your phone. These should include the local authorities, medical facilities and any consular support. Ensure that mobile phones are charged in case of any power outage.
Monitor the Solace Secure platform and trusted local media for updates relevant to the conflict.
The emergency number in the United Kingdom is 999.