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Man detained after 'car collides with pedestrians' during Liverpool trophy parade

Merseyside Police say a man has been detained after a car collided with 'a number of pedestrians' during Liverpool's Premier League trophy parade.

Emergency services descended on Water Street after Merseyside Police were contacted just after 6pm on Monday with reports of the incident.

The car stopped at the scene and a man was detained.

Footage showed police cordons in place around the heavily littered road, with a large police presence, ambulances and a fire engine also at the scene.

A police statement released on Monday evening read: "We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre.

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"We were contacted at just after 6pm today, Monday May 26, following reports a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street.

"The car stopped at the scene and a male detained."

A North West Ambulance Service statement said: "NWAS is supporting an incident in Liverpool city centre, following reports of a road traffic collision.

"We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services. Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible.

"Updates will be published on this page and Mersey Police as we know more."

Liverpool FC held an open-top bus parade to celebrate its Premier League title win, with fans lining the streets along the 10-mile route.

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