Liverpool part-owner LeBron James has expressed his horror on social media at the tragic scenes that unfolded during Liverpool’s title parade on Monday evening.
Celebration turned to disaster on Water Street, Liverpool, after a black SUV ploughed through dozens of Liverpool fans who were out to enjoy their side’s Premier League win this season.
Merseyside Police confirmed a 53-year-old white male from the Liverpool area was arrested at the scene.
A total of 47 people, including four children, were injured at the incident, with 27 being hospitalised.
27 people were hospitalised after the incident, including one child
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Liverpool City Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram says there are "still four people who are very, very ill in hospital," one of which being a child.
"We are hoping, of course, that they pull through," he continued.
James, who secured a two per cent stake in Liverpool initially in 2011, took to social media platform X to express his shock at the incident.
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OMG!!!! WTH. My deepest thoughts and prayers goes out to everyone affected that attended @LFC Premiere League trophy parade today! Such a senseless act! 🤦🏾♂️. #YNWA 💔
— LeBron James (@KingJames) May 26, 2025
"OMG!!!! WTH. My deepest thoughts and prayers goes out to everyone affected who attended @LFC Premier League trophy parade today! Such a senseless act! #YNWA," he posted.
After striking up a partnership with Liverpool majority-owners Fenway Sports Group, the group became the basketball icon’s chief marketing agency in exchange for a two per cent stake in Liverpool FC.
In 2021, the 40-year-old exchanged his two per cent stake in the club for a one per cent stake in Fenway Sports Group, who own franchises such as the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins in the United States, along with Liverpool.
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James is not the first star in connection with Liverpool to offer his thoughts and prayers on the tragedy on Monday evening.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher posted: "Devastating end to the day………just pray everyone is ok."
Steven Gerrard also posted a photo at the event with a red heart.
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Steven Gerrard simply added a red heart to his post
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Prime Minister Kier Starmer issued a statement: "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected.
"I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident."
Liverpool also confirmed they were in direct contact with Merseyside Police in a statement released shortly after the incident.
The statement read: "We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this evening.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.
"We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident."
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