The driver of the car, which on Monday evening thrust into football fans in Liverpool, faces suspicions of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving under the influence of drugs, The police said on Tuesday. More than 50 people, including children, have suffered injuries in the incident, TASR writes, according to Reuters and BBC, according to the report.
The police made it clear that 11 people remain hospitalized but the health of all of them is stabilized.
The incident occurred after 6 pm local time (7 pm CEST) at the celebrations of the championship title in the highest English football competition Premier League. On this occasion, thousands of fans gathered in the center of Liverpool.
“It is assumed that the driver … followed an ambulance … After the road blockade was temporarily canceled so that the rescuers reached a citizen who probably got a heart attack,” said the police.
The shots of social networks were seen that The driver has repeatedly changed direction in the crowd, apparently with the intention to knock as many people as possible. The car was rolled by several people, several people flew through the hood of the vehicle and At least four dragged under the wheels. When the car stopped, the angry crowd began to smash his windows and the police tried to get to the driver.
Terrorism was excluded by the police on Monday and urged people not to specify the details. According to her, the investigation continues to take place.
