A tent is erected by police after the road traffic accident on Water Street near the Liver Building(Image: PA)
Liverpool FC has issued a statement after a car was driven at crowds gathered to celebrate the club's championship parade.
Thousands were gathered on the streets of Liverpool city centre to join in Liverpool FC's Premier League title parade.
Eyewitnesses described 'horrendous' scenes as Merseyside Police confirmed several people were hit by a car just after 6pm this evening (May 26).
A 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area has been arrested in connection with the incident, said the force this evening.
In a statement posted on social media Liverpool FC said: “We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this evening.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.
“We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident.”
A huge police cordon is in place on Water Street, where the incident took place, and emergency vehicles are lining the road.
A number of police officers could be seen lining the junction of Castle Street and Water Street.
Firefighters were also on scene.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: “We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight’s incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre.
“We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area.
“Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision.
“We would ask people not to share distressing content online but to send the footage or information directly to us @MerPolCC or pass on information by calling 101 quoting log 784.
“Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”