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The most decorated soccer team in England was marred by another tragedy May 26 at the end of its 10-mile trophy parade celebrating a 20th league title. But where Liverpool, as a city and club, has faced tragedy before,
Almost 80 people, including four children, were injured on Monday after a driver plowed into a crowd that had been celebrating Liverpool F.C.’s Premier League title.
At least 50 people were hospitalized after being struck by the Ford Galaxy that drove directly into a tight cluster of fans lining a street.
British police say an incident in which a minivan hit crowds celebrating Liverpool’s soccer victory is not being treated as terrorism.
UK police have arrested a man after a car plowed into Liverpool fans during the soccer club’s Premier League trophy parade on Monday evening.
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A 53-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder, reckless driving and being unfit to operate a vehicle after ramming into a crowd in Liverpool.
The detail was a departure from the tight-lipped approach of British police, who charged a 53-year old man on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.
Just hours after the episode, the police announced that the driver was a white British man. After previous violence, false anti-Muslim speculation had been spread online.