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Man Detained After Driving Vehicle Into Crowd, Striking Pedestrians in Liverpool City Centre
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – A disturbing incident unfolded on Monday evening, May 26, 2025, during Liverpool Football Club’s Premier League trophy parade, when a vehicle drove into a crowd of fans gathered in the city centre, striking multiple pedestrians.
According to Merseyside Police, the collision occurred shortly after 6:00 p.m. on Water Street, where thousands of supporters had lined the streets to celebrate the club’s title victory.
A newly surfaced video shows the moment the vehicle drove directly into the crowd, causing panic and confusion among those gathered.
Police confirmed that the vehicle came to a stop at the scene, and a male suspect was immediately detained.
Emergency services responded swiftly, and medical personnel were seen attending to injured individuals at the location.
A man driving a car has ploughed into Liverpool fans, out celebrating their Premiership win. People are seriously injured' after person drove vehicle into crowd in Liverpool City Centre in England, police officer says.https://t.co/nxGYm196kA pic.twitter.com/FbObdUotHx— News Channel3 Now (@newschannel3now) May 26, 2025
In an official statement, Merseyside Police said:
“We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre. We were contacted just after 6:00 p.m. today, Monday 26 May, following reports that a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street. The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained. Emergency services are currently on scene. We will issue more updates as we have them.”
Authorities have not yet confirmed how many people were injured or the severity of those injuries. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the incident and whether it was intentional.
The incident cast a shadow over what had been a day of celebration for Liverpool fans, many of whom were seen lighting smoke flares and waving flags during the citywide parade.
Further information will be released as the investigation progresses.
SAGAMU, Ogun State, Nigeria — The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the fatal motor vehicle collision that injured British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and killed two passengers, has been formally charged in court.
Police officials stated that Kayode, 46, was arraigned on Thursday, January 2, 2026, before the Sagamu Magistrate Court, where he faces charges of reckless and dangerous driving.
The case has been adjourned until January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
According to police, the crash occurred earlier in the week along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, a major highway in southwestern Nigeria.
The Lexus SUV was transporting Anthony Joshua and two of his close associates, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, when it collided with a stationary truck parked along the roadway.
Both Ayodele and Ghami sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
Police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed that the defendant was granted bail in the sum of ₦5 million (approximately $3,480 USD), with two sureties, and was remanded in custody pending the fulfillment of the bail conditions.
The Ogun State Police Command reiterated in a public update that the arraignment followed a comprehensive preliminary investigation into the circumstances of the collision.
Authorities emphasized that investigations remain ongoing.
Anthony Joshua, a former world heavyweight boxing champion, survived the crash but reportedly suffered significant emotional trauma as a result of the incident.
Ayodele and Ghami were described as long-time friends, training partners, and key members of Joshua’s professional support team, regularly accompanying him before, during, and after major fights.
Ayodele was notably present ringside during Joshua’s recent bout, where he was seen holding the Nigerian flag.
The remains of the two deceased men were transported to a mortuary in Sagamu.
Both were reported to be Muslims, and arrangements for burial in accordance with Islamic rites are pending. Officials have not yet confirmed when their bodies will be repatriated to the United Kingdom.
Authorities have also renewed calls for improved road safety enforcement, particularly concerning the illegal and prolonged parking of heavy-duty trucks along highways, which has been cited as a recurring hazard on Nigerian roads.
The Ogun State Police Command urged motorists to exercise caution, adhere strictly to speed limits, and ensure proper judgment when overtaking or maneuvering on highways.
Further updates are expected as the case proceeds through the court system.