During a news conference on Tuesday, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims provided updates on an incident in Liverpool where a man was arrested after he followed an ambulance responding to a heart attack call. The initial road block had been lifted temporarily, allowing him to approach the scene. Sims emphasized that the police were not investigating the incident as terrorism-related and urged the public to refrain from speculation. She reassured that robust security measures were in place ahead of the day’s celebrations and noted there was no intelligence indicating such an event could occur.
As of Tuesday, 11 individuals remained hospitalized, but all were reported to be in stable condition and recovering. The area surrounding the incident was cordoned off, and a significant police presence was evident as investigators in hazmat suits examined the site. Witnesses Sue and Michael Hamilton from Australia commented that they had narrowly missed the event, leaving the area shortly before it unfolded. They expressed their relief at not being involved, feeling “fortunate” given their proximity to the incident.
Videos circulating on social media and verified by NBC News depicted a chaotic scene leading up to the incident, with bystanders yelling at the van before it accelerated through a crowd, knocking several people down. As the vehicle came to a stop, angry onlookers surrounded it, pounding on its windows as police arrived to secure the area. This situation is still developing, and updates are anticipated.
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