Liverpool FC parade car crash latest: Four ‘very ill’ in hospital as police give ‘unprecedented’ arrest details
IndependentMAY 24
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Authorities moved swiftly to provide transparency about the suspect's identity and ruled out terrorism, showing lessons learned from previous incidents where speculation filled information vacuums. The quick response by emergency services, who were already positioned for the parade, likely prevented more serious casualties. Police emphasized this appears to be an isolated incident by a local individual, not part of any broader threat, and urged the public to avoid spreading misinformation during the ongoing investigation.