Liverpool’s Premier League trophy parade took a dark turn when a vehicle plowed into a crowd of supporters, casting a shadow over the celebrations. Peter Cunningham, who has been wrongly identified as the driver, is now urging police to publicly name the real suspect.
Although Arne Slot and his squad clinched the league title with four games to spare, their official celebrations were held at the season’s close. Thousands of fans flooded the streets on Monday to mark the occasion.
However, the joyous event was disrupted when a car struck several fans on Water Street. Merseyside Police confirmed that a vehicle was halted at the scene and a 53-year-old man was apprehended.
Wrongly Accused Man Demands Action from Authorities
“I’m stressed out – I don’t need this.”
In the days following the incident, figures such as former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp, club legend Jamie Carragher, and NBA star LeBron James expressed their support for the victims. Klopp posted an emotional message on Instagram, saying: “My family and I are shocked and devastated. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected. You’ll never walk alone.”
According to Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims, the 6pm incident is being treated as an isolated case and not linked to terrorism. Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill stated that the arrested driver of the Ford Galaxy is being held on suspicion of attempted murder and driving under the influence of drugs. He remains in custody as the investigation continues.
Meanwhile, Peter Cunningham—a father of three—spoke to the Liverpool Echo about being falsely accused online. His name and photo were widely shared on social media, wrongly identifying him as the suspect.
Calling on the authorities to clear his name, Cunningham said, “I’m stressed out, I don’t need this. It’s a terrible situation, and the police need to name the actual suspect. Other people’s identities have been released, so why not his? It’s got nothing to do with me—I’m at work right now, and the man they arrested is in custody.”
“I’ve had calls from family and friends asking what’s going on. YouTubers and people on social media are spreading this just to profit.”