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May 2025
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Everything We Know About The Liverpool C...

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Today, a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car crashed into fans during a parade to celebrate Liverpool’s title victory.

The 53 year old from West Derby, in Liverpool, has also been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs and dangerous driving offences.

50 people were treated in hospital after the incident - but police say those remaining in hospital are all in a stable condition.

How was this able to happen? Adam speaks to BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent and long time home affairs correspondent Tom Symonds.

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