Police and emergency personnel dealing with the incident on Water Street near the Liver Building(Image: PA)
The emergency services and the Prime Minister have issued statements after a car collided with a crowd in Liverpool city centre.
A number of people have been hit by a car after it was driven into a crowd gathered for the Liverpool FC Premier League championship parade, police confirmed this evening.
The full statement from Merseyside Police said: "We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre.
"We were contacted at just after 6pm today, Monday 26 May, 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 has been detained.
"Emergency services are currently on the scene.
"We will issue more updates as we have them."
The ambulance service has also issued a statement, with a spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service saying: “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.”
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made his own statement, saying: “The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected.
“I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident.
“I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate.”