The incident where a man drove his car into crowds in the English city of Liverpool, injuring 65 people, was “tragic and appalling,” according to the city’s new archbishop. Source: Crux.
On Monday, thousands of people attended a victory parade for Liverpool FC, which won this year’s Premier League soccer title.
A car ran into a crowd watching the celebration, injuring dozens, including at least four children.
A 53-year-old white British man was arrested, and police are not treating the incident as terrorism.
Yesterday, Archbishop John Sherrington was officially installed as the tenth Archbishop of Liverpool and spoke about the previous day’s incident.
“The shadow of the tragic and appalling events of last night hangs over the city this morning. The joy of the day has turned to deep sadness and many families are affected by the trauma of the events,” he said.
“We pray for all those who have been injured and those working to save life in hospitals. We are grateful for the work of the emergency services.
“While we see dreadful images, I know that the people of Liverpool will unite together and be close to those who are suffering. This is part of who we are. Let us pray and work to build peace together,” Archbishop Sherrington added.
“This is a gift which comes at the end from Christ who said, ‘Peace be with you.’ At the same time, we gather today in the hope that the light of Christ will shine into the darkness of people’s lives, just as it pours its many colours into this great Cathedral which is often described as the ‘soul of the city’.
“This light in all its colours dispels the darkness that clouds people’s lives, takes away hope, and diminishes them.”
Liverpool FC captain Virgil van Dijk said on Instagram that his “thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected”, adding he was “praying for a speedy recovery for everyone who suffered injuries”.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, “Liverpool stands together and the whole country stands with them.”
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British Archbishop of Liverpool speaks of ‘deep sadness’ after car crash injures nearly 50 people (By Charles Collins, Crux)
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