Police given more time to interview man arrested during Water Street incident

Merseyside Police have been given more time to interview the man from West Derby who was arrested on Bank Holiday Monday on suspicion of attempted murder and driving while unfit through drugs.

The man was arrested during an incident on Water Street with reports going through at 6pm, following the LFC Parade.

Here’s what else we know from the latest update from Merseyside Police.

• Seven people remain in hospital in a stable condition

• Police have identified more of the injured with 79 in total who they are now speaking with.

• A 53-year-old man from West Derby, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs, remains in police custody.

• The investigation team have today (Wednesday 28 May) been granted further time to continue questioning him in police custody, which will remain in place until tomorrow.

• Water Street has now reopened to vehicles and pedestrians after the police cordon was stood down.

Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson said:

“I’m pleased to say that the number of people in hospital is reducing as they continue to recover from the awful incident.

“We continue to support those still receiving treatment and as part of our ongoing enquiries we are identifying more people who were injured.

“I want to reassure the public of Merseyside that detectives are making significant progress as we seek to establish the full circumstances that led to what happened.

“In addition, extensive CCTV enquiries are being carried out across the city to establish the movements of the car, a Ford Galaxy, before the incident took place.

“We have already had an incredible response from many of those who were there on the day, and I thank them for their co-operation with our investigation.

“I would encourage anyone who has not yet contacted police who may have information on this incident to do so.

“An extensive investigation into the precise circumstances of the incident is ongoing, and we continue to ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding the incident and refrain from sharing distressing content online.”

Information, including video footage, can be passed on via the Major Incident Police Portal (MIPP) or call 101.

You can access to the Portal here to share any information.

Read about the Liverpool charity offering free metal health support to youngsters following the Water Street incident HERE.