Incident Overview
On Thursday, the British authorities charged a 53-year-old man for ramming a car into a crowd celebrating the Premier League title in Liverpool at the beginning of this week. The suspect from the West Derby area in Liverpool was accused of deliberately causing serious physical injuries, dangerous driving, and five other counts to cover the variations of severe body loss.
Arrest and Charges
He was arrested on Monday and was taken into custody to appear on Friday before the Liverpool Magistrates’ Court. 79 people between the ages of 9 and 78 were injured when the Ford Galaxy plowed into a crowd of followers celebrating their club’s record title with the 20th English Top Flight title. There were no deaths.
Video Evidence
A video showed the car plowing into the crowd of Liverpool fans celebrating the title. The public prosecutor stated that the suspect would face a maximum prison sentence in the event of being convicted.
Investigation and Prosecution
The public prosecutor said that the agency had authorized the police to charge the man after a "complex and ongoing examination". Prosecutors and police continue to work at speed to check a huge volume of evidence, including several video recordings and numerous testimonies. It is important that every victim receives the justice they deserve.
Circumstances of the Incident
The police previously said they believed that the suspect had evaded a roadblock by following an ambulance that was responding to a person’s report. Although the suspect was also arrested for suspected attempted murder and driving under the influence of drugs, none of these crimes was listed as an indictment.
Suspect’s Background
The suspect is a former navy and a businessman with three teenage children. Merseyside’s police said that the driver was assumed to have acted alone, and they did not suspect terrorism. The deputy chief of police stated that the detectives work tirelessly, with diligence and professionalism, to seek the answers to all the questions surrounding the incident.
Ongoing Investigation
The police are working to check a large number of evidence, including video evidence from suspicious cameras and eyewitness statements. The accusations did not show how many victims the counts were bound, as everyone is being checked in the course of the investigation. The incident has left many shocked and sad, and the police are committed to providing answers and justice to the victims.
