Liverpool FC CEO Billy Hogan provides update following horror car ramming

Among those injured were four children, with 27 people requiring hospital treatment. Two people suffered serious injuries, including one child.

Police have arrested a 53-year-old white British man, believed to be the driver of the vehicle. The incident is not being treated as terror-related, authorities confirmed.

A large police presence remains at the site as investigations continue into how the vehicle entered the closed street.

Hogan expressed his sympathy in a statement released via Liverpool's official channels on Tuesday morning.

"On behalf of all of us here at Liverpool Football Club, I would like to extend our heartfelt thoughts to all those who've been affected by this appalling incident on Water Street yesterday evening," he said.

The CEO noted the stark contrast between the celebrations and the tragedy that followed.

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Our CEO Billy Hogan has issued a message following the incident that occurred on Water Street during Monday’s trophy parade in the city.

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 27, 2025

"This weekend was one of celebration, emotion and joy spread across the city in our entire fan base, and it ended in unimaginable scenes of distress with this appalling incident," Hogan continued.

He paid tribute to the emergency services who responded to the scene and are now caring for the injured.

"I'd like to pay tribute to our emergency services and partner agencies Merseyside Police, North West and St John Ambulance Services, and Merseyside Fire and Rescue who dealt with the incident, and now our hospital staff across the city who are dealing with those who are injured, including tragically four children."

The Liverpool chief executive also thanked supporters who witnessed the incident and helped others in the aftermath.

"I would also like to thank our supporters who witnessed this event and helped each other where they could," he added.

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Hogan pledged the club's continued support for the investigation into the incident that marred what had been a weekend of celebration.

"We continue to work with the emergency services and the local authorities to support their ongoing investigation and once again we would ask if anyone has any further information about the incident, please contact Merseyside Police," Hogan concluded.

Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool City Region, revealed on Tuesday morning that four people were "very, very ill" in hospital.

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Regarding the police investigation, Rotheram said there were "no new details" but explained that "detailed work" was being undertaken to determine how the car entered the closed street.

"Our thoughts really should be with the people who are in hospital at the moment," he added.

The incident occurred just after Liverpool's title-winning parade had concluded, bringing a tragic end to what had been a joyous celebration throughout the city.

The club had earlier released a statement saying they were "in direct contact with Merseyside Police" regarding the incident.

Several prominent Liverpool figures posted messages of support following the tragedy, including Sir Kenny Dalglish, Jurgen Klopp, Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard.

Emergency services confirmed that of the 47 people treated following the incident, 27 were taken to hospital while 20 were treated at the scene. Merseyside Police believe this to be an isolated incident.