King Charles 'shocked and saddened' by Liverpool car-ramming
Police on the scene Police officers and and firefighters stand around the tents delimiting the scene of an incident in Water Street, on the sidelines of an open-top bus victory parade for Liverpool's Premier League title win, in Liverpool, north-west England on May 26, 2025. A car collided with a number of pedestrians in Liverpool, northern England, on Monday evening during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade, police said. Police said they were contacted shortly after 6pm ‘following reports of a collision between a car and a number of pedestrians’ in the city centre. One man has been arrested, according to the police, who did not say whether there were any casualties. Photo: Paul Ellis/AFP
Image: Paul Ellis/AFP
King Charles III said Tuesday that he was "deeply shocked and saddened" after dozens were injured when a car was driven into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League win.
"It is truly devastating to see that what should have been a joyous celebration for so many could end in such distressing circumstances," the king, who is currently on a visit to Canada with his wife Queen Camilla, said in a statement.
Hundreds of thousands of football fans had gathered in the northwest England city on Monday night to celebrate the long-awaited Reds victory.
But celebration turned into panic and horror as at least 47 people were left injured, four seriously, when a car sped down a road packed with revellers.
A 53-year-old white British man, believed to be the driver of the car, was arrested, but police said they were not treating the incident as terrorism.
"At this heartbreaking time for the people of Liverpool, I know that the strength of community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support to those in need," the British monarch said, thanking the emergency services.
Charles's elder son and heir Prince William and his wife Princess Catherine also said they were "deeply saddened by the scenes in Liverpool", which left four children injured, including one in a serious condition.
"Our thoughts are with those who were injured", said the prince, who is patron of the Football Association and and avid fan of the sport.
AFP