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The Independent
16 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
England trophy parade live: Lionesses to celebrate Euro 2025 triumph at Buckingham Palace
The Lionesses will kick their Euro 2025 title celebrations into a whole new gear as they prepare to take to The Mall for their trophy parade. England defeated Spain in dramatic fashion after Chloe Kelly 's winning penalty secured back-to-back European Championships for Sarina Wiegman 's side. Their third successive major final, the Lionesses rallied after an early setback to prevail in the shootout, leaning on goalkeeper Hannah Hampton 's heroics as Mariona Caldentey, Aitana Bonmati and Salma Paralluelo all missed. The England players partied through the night, having avenged their defeat to Spain in the 2023 World Cup final, and returned to home soil as heroes on Monday after becoming the first England team in history to defend a major tournament title. The players will now show off their trophy on Tuesday afternoon in an open-top bus procession, finishing with a staged ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace. England trophy parade: Route, map and schedule for Euro 2025 victory celebrations Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses will be bringing the trophy home on Tuesday 29 July as they have a homecoming celebration in London. Fans will have an opportunity to celebrate with the team as they travel down The Mall in an open-top bus before taking to the stage for a ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace. The event will not be ticketed and free to attend, the Football Association (FA) has confirmed, inviting fans, residents and businesses to join the celebrations. The ceremony will be supported by the UK government. Flo Clifford29 July 2025 07:41
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Liverpool parade casualty total rises to 79 with seven in hospital - as police are given more time to quiz suspect, 53, accused of ploughing into crowd
The Liverpool trophy parade injury toll has risen to 79, with seven remaining in hospital - as police were given more time to quiz the suspect. Merseyside Police will now have until tomorrow to question the local man they have arrested for attempted murder, drug driving and dangerous driving. The 53-year-old is said to have tailgated an ambulance racing to a heart attack victim before unleashing horror on the city centre's streets. He struck fans at up to 30mph near the city's waterfront, which had been closed to traffic. All the victims currently in hospital are in a stable condition, with police sources previously saying it was a miracle no one had died. King Charles has sent a message of support to Liverpudlians following the incident, saying: 'I know that the strength of community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support to those in need.' He said it was 'truly devastating' that what should have been a joyous celebration for many had ended 'in such distressing circumstances'. The Prince and Princess of Wales also said they were 'deeply saddened' by the attack. In a new new update released this afternoon, Merseyside Police said: 'We can confirm that seven people remain in hospital in a stable condition following the incident on Water Street on Monday May 26. 'As part of the ongoing investigation, we have also been able to identify more people who were injured, with 79 in total who we 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 been granted further time to continue questioning him in police custody, which will remain in place until tomorrow. Officers are scouring CCTV footage to piece together the Ford Galaxy's movements before the incident, Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson. She 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.' An estimated one million people flooded the city and lined the streets along the ten-mile trophy parade route to celebrate with the Liverpool team on Bank Holiday Monday. The attack occurred just after 6pm on Water Street, a road off The Strand – the main thoroughfare in front of the Royal Liver Building – which the team bus had passed moments before. Water Street was packed with supporters walking to catch trains, taxis and lifts home. The footage shows fans being catapulted into the air and some trapped under the wheels. Fire crews extracted four people, including a child, from under the vehicle. A source told the Mail that the incident was 'more road rage, not terror'. 'It seems the driver was panicked or frightened or both, but what happened next was terrible,' they said. One couple who were hit by the car that ploughed through Liverpool FC fans on Monday relived the trauma of their ordeal last night. Jack Trotter, who escaped with injuries to his leg and back, feared his young son would become fatherless as the Ford Galaxy bore down on him. 'It's the thought that somebody tried to seriously injure me... kill me,' Mr Trotter said. 'He knew fine well what he was doing. This was no accident.' It was always going to be an unforgettable day for a million or so fans who took to the city's streets to celebrate a record-equalling 20th league title. But not like this. Mr Trotter had travelled from his home in Newtownards, Northern Ireland, with his girlfriend, Abbie Gallagher. 'The car just started ramming through people,' he told Sky News. 'I put my hands up to try and protect myself and get him to stop but he tried to ram right through me. 'I dodged the middle of the bonnet but he was able to clip my legs. The adrenaline kicked in and I got myself back up. 'The first thing I done was try and get to Abbie. When I realised Abbie was OK the adrenaline went off and I realised I was in a lot of pain and collapsed on the wall. I'm in absolute agony. 'I can't get it out of my head how traumatic the experience was.' Mr Trotter, who was discharged from hospital yesterday on crutches, said: 'I've got a little boy back home and it's the thought he could have been taking me away from him.' Ms Gallagher told how she pushed herself off the bonnet of the car as it ploughed at her. She said they lost each other in the confusion, adding: 'Everything was mental. Everyone was crying. I was in hysterics. I couldn't find him for five minutes. There's people in the air. I freaked out.' Luckily, he heard her screaming and they were reunited. Fans carried Mr Trotter into a nearby bar, where he was treated by firefighters and paramedics before being taken to hospital. The parade had begun four hours earlier, with Liverpool a sea of red, fireworks and flares peppering the sky, fans straining to catch a glimpse of their idols as the club's open-topped bus snaked through the city. Shortly before 6pm, it passed the Royal Liver Building. But within minutes, the inexplicable acts of a suspected drug-addled maniac turned these scenes of joy into barely imaginable terror, as his car – tailgating an ambulance heading to treat a fan having a suspected heart attack – went through a roadblock and ploughed into fans, injuring 65 people. Eleven of them remained in hospital last night. It seems a miracle that no one was killed. Mobile phone footage posted on social media captured the commotion. Moments after entering Dale Street, the Ford Galaxy was surrounded by hundreds of fans leaving the parade route. Suddenly, it stopped and reversed, colliding with a man who kicked at the boot and punched its rear window before it reversed again, hitting him harder. Fans pleaded with the driver, but the car lurched forward. Some fans managed to open the driver's door, only for the man behind the wheel to wrench it closed again while sounding his horn and revving hard. The Ford managed to make it a further 200 yards through the throng to adjoining Water Street. There, at the junction with Rumford Street, stewards had parked a truck as a roadblock to stop vehicles travelling down to The Strand, the scene of the parade. But when reports came in of a medical emergency the truck was moved to allow an ambulance through and the Ford followed closely behind. By this point, there were a number of police officers at the scene, and fans were angrily striking the vehicle. The vehicle came to a halt in Water Street, where it was surrounded by hundreds of confused, angry fans. Some used weapons to attack it. Last night, Jenny Sims, Assistant Chief Constable of Merseyside Police, defended the policing of the event and insisted there had been a 'robust' traffic plan in place. Water Street had been blocked off at the junction of Rumford Street by stewards who had parked a truck across it to stop vehicles entering. One of them moved the truck temporarily to allow an ambulance to enter following reports that a fan was having a heart attack. Ms Sims said there was no intelligence to suggest an attack was planned, and armed police officers, including snipers who were deployed to rooftops around the city, were present as a safety measure. The incident is not being treated as terror related, she stressed, adding: 'We had worked extensively with event organisers and key partner agencies in the months ahead of the potential parade, and a robust traffic management plan was in place, which included a number of local authority road closures throughout the route and the city centre. This included Water Street, which was closed to traffic.' Liverpool mayor Steve Rotheram said 'legitimate questions' needed to be asked about how the car got access to the street, which was meant to be closed. 'Water Street was not a route vehicles were supposed to be using,' he said. 'The questions are legitimate, but we have to give the police the time to conclude their investigations.' He was joined on a visit to the police cordon at 5.30pm last night by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. CCTV from Dale Street, which leads into Water Street and was not closed, appeared to show the white British driver edging his car through crowds prior to the attack. Video posted on social media also showed supporters banging on his rear and back windows, before he quickly reversed, seemingly antagonising them. By the time the car reached the end of Dale Street and the start of Water Street, its back window was smashed. The driver, who lives in West Derby, a suburb five miles north of the city centre, then allegedly ploughed into the crowds, who were largely walking in the opposite direction. The Prime Minister said: 'Scenes of joy turned to utter horror and devastation, and my thoughts and the thoughts of the whole country are with all of those that are affected, those injured.' Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said it was 'sickening' to hear how many children were among the injured.
The Sun
01-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Chaos erupts in Paris as riot cops clash with PSG fans at Champions League victory parade in second night of violence
PARIS has been plagued by a second day of chaos with armed riot police battling with PSG fans at the Champions League trophy parade. Specialist cops can be seen brandishing batons and riot shields as they storm through the Champs-Élysées to fight back against violent thugs in the capital. 8 8 8 Jubilant celebrations in France have continued today after PSG swept aside a poor Inter Milan side 5-0 in Saturday night's European final in Munich. But the joyous scenes over in Germany were quickly overshadowed by violence back home in France. PSG fans were hit with tear gas overnight as deadly clashes broke out - leaving two dead and nearly 200 people injured. Almost 600 people were arrested in the ugly scenes with cars, bins and mattresses all seen on fire. And 24 hours after France was first plunged into danger further issues between police and fans broke out. PSG players and staff were joined by around 110,000 supporters this afternoon as they held a victory parade on the Champs-Élysées. Many fans were said to have been trying to pack out the lined streets in the capital to watch the celebrations. Within a short period of time, the limit of supporters was reached with thousands still looking to find a spot to see the squad return. This influx of fans caused chaos for riot cops who were seen trying to disperse them by chasing many through the streets. Video of the intense moment a row of cops started to run across the Alma bridge towards a group of supporters has been shared online. PSG fans tear gassed in violent clashes with cops as 400 arrested and two dead after Champions League win Thick plumes of blue smoke from flares can be seen next to the Eiffel Tower in the clip. An officer at the scene said: "They are throwing everything they can at us." Flash ball guns were also used by gendarmes, in an attempt disperse gang members carrying weapons of their own, including long metal poles and bricks stolen from building sites. It followed two people losing their lives during intense nationwide violence following PSG being crowned European football champions. One of the worst incidents took place in Dax, in the south-west of France, where a 17-year-old was knifed in the stomach. A local police spokesman said: "He was part of a crowd celebrating the PSG win in designated fanzone, and died from his wounds in hospital." A man was also killed when his scooter collided with a car in Paris on Saturday, after the victim was seen celebrating the football win. A police officer was seriously injured by a firecracker in Coutances, Normandy. 8 8 8 He was placed in an induced coma, with a very serious eye and head injury, and was still in intensive care on Sunday morning. Paris' police chief Laurent Nuñez has come out since and said the blame should be placed on looters and vandals who used the party atmosphere in Paris to cause chaos. He made it clear that "real" PSG fans should not be mixed up with violent thugs. A ring of steel had been created around the Champs-Élysées, with major department stores and banks using steel shutters to try and keep looters away. PSG's official club shops on the Champs, and at their ground, were also barricaded over the weekend. Despite this, a Foot Locker sports store on Champs-Élysées was broken into, and goods including multiple trainers stolen. A Maisons du Monde furniture store on the nearby Avenue Wagram was also looted, said a police spokesman. Youths wearing masks and hoodies were meanwhile seen roaming around the city looking for trouble. Motorbikes and discared mattresses were set alight, sending thick black smoke billowing through the night sky. There was even fighting reported around the Eiffel Tower, which was lit up in PSG's red, white and blue following their 5-0 win. Around 5,400 police officers were on duty across Paris at the weekend, as trouble was always expected, whatever the result. PSG fans have an increasingly bad reputation for hooliganism, and some attacked fans from Arsenal and Aston Villa during this year's Champion's League campaign. I was in the heart of PSG's celebrations in Paris – it was a war zone By Sun Sports Features Editor, Rob Maul OUTSIDE the Parc des Princes last night, it was carnage. Absolute carnage. No sooner had the final whistle blown in Munich – as Paris Saint-Germain sealed a record-breaking 5-0 Champions League Final win over Inter Milan – the French capital erupted in celebration. Those who live within a few-mile radius of the club's home ground had prepared for the worst, sensibly boarding up their shops and cafes in anticipation of mass trouble, and it proved to be a wise decision. Tens of thousands of people, mostly young men wearing PSG shirts, sprinted away from the club's football ground and once they were outside of the wide police security perimeter, chaos ensued. Motorists had to take evasive action coming off the motorway slip-roads as people dangerously spilled into the street, throwing flares into their path. Soon, the traffic was completely stopped around Porte d'Auteuil as supporters started celebrating in the street – and even jumped on stationary cars. I saw one woman hurt and needing attention from friends while others cowered for cover as fans rushed forward. Ambulances were called to the area and so, too, were fire trucks. And your SunSport correspondent had to sprint away for safety at one point when some of the remnants of the fireworks landed too close for his comfort. Most of the yobs would not have lived in the local area themselves but they saw this European success as an excuse to break the law and cause disruption. 8 8
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
PSG: Decision made on Champions League trophy parade after Paris chaos
Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League trophy parade has been given the green light to go ahead as planned on Sunday, but the number of fans in attendance will be capped. PSG's stunning and historic 5-0 rout of Inter Milan in Saturday night's one-sided Champions League final in Munich has since been overshadowed in France as wild celebrations gave way to chaos and destruction in the country. Advertisement Two people have died, 192 were injured and 559 arrested after the widespread trouble, with 491 of those occurring in Paris, where nine police offers were injured during clashes as cars were set ablaze and shop windows smashed. Such disorder - which led to riot police using tear gas and water cannons - led to doubt over whether PSG's returning players would still embark on an open-top bus parade as planned on Sunday afternoon, though it's now been confirmed that will take place. However, local authorities have capped the number of fans allowed in attendance down the iconic Champs Elysees at 100,000, with a celebration featuring the PSG squad also set to go ahead outside their home stadium, the Parc des Princes. "We have a cap on the amount of people that can come in,' Paris Police chief Laurent Nunez said on Sunday. 'There are 100,000 people that can come in. After that, we can't bring any more people in. Advertisement "There will be a celebration around the Parc des Princes as well and the players will be at the Parc des Princes to meet their fans. "There again we are expecting some clashes, some scuffles and we will be there and we will be very strong in our response against the vandals, against the thieves who have a go at the police officers. "We will not tolerate any abuse today and the fans who want to enjoy the parade, can do so safely."
BreakingNews.ie
01-06-2025
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Paris St Germain victory parade in Paris to go ahead despite clashes with police
Paris St Germain's Champions League trophy parade down the Champs Elysees on Sunday will go ahead with a 100,000 fans cap despite ugly clashes with police on Saturday night. A total of 491 arrests were made in Paris and one fatality recorded after trouble in France's capital city centre following the historic 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan in Munich. Advertisement During a press conference on Sunday, Paris Police chief Laurent Nunez revealed 192 civilians were injured in addition to nine police officers suffering 'light injuries', whilst the death of a 24-year-old man following a collision with a car is being investigated. Fans celebrate PSG's victory on the Champs-Elysees (Aurelien Morissard/AP) 'We are not sure yet whether it is linked to celebrations last night, but an investigation is open, Nunez said. 'This is just half time for us because the PSG players are coming to Paris. We have important work this afternoon. 'We have a cap on the amount of people that can come in. There are 100,000 people that can come in. After that, we can't bring any more people in. Advertisement Paris St Germain celebrate with the trophy (Mike Egerton/PA) 'There will be a celebration around the Parc des Princes as well and the players will be at the Parc des Princes to meet their fans. 'There again we are expecting some clashes, some scuffles and we will be there and we will be very strong in our response against the vandals, against the thieves who have a go at the police officers. 'We will not tolerate any abuse today and the fans who want to enjoy the parade, can do so safely.' The French interior ministry said 559 arrests were made across France during celebrations after Paris Saint Germain's win, whilst a 17-year-old is reported to have died following a stabbing in Dax. Advertisement 'The true PSG supporters are getting excited watching their team's magnificent match. Meanwhile, barbarians have taken to the streets of Paris to commit crimes and provoke law enforcement,' French interior minister Bruno Retailleau wrote on X. 'I have asked the internal security forces to respond with vigor to these offences. 'I offer my support to the Police Prefect and all the police officers who are ensuring everyone's safety. It is unacceptable that it is not possible to celebrate without fearing the savagery of a minority of thugs who respect nothing.'
