A huge police cordon is in place on Water Street, where the incident took place, and emergency vehicles are lining the road(Image: PA)
The Prime Minister has issued a statement after a car was driven into pedestrians in Liverpool city centre during Liverpool FC's championship parade.
Thousands of Liverpool fans gathered in the city today to watch the football club's victory parade. A number of people in the crowd have been hit by the car, Merseyside Police have confirmed
A 53-year-old, white, British man has been arrested after a car ploughed into the crowd, the force said.
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The Prime Minister and Home Secretary are being updated with the ongoing events in the city. Sir Keir Starmer has issued a 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.”
A huge police cordon is in place on Water Street, where the incident took place, and emergency vehicles are lining the road.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson 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 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 has been detained.
"Emergency services are currently on the scene.
"We will issue more updates as we have them."
Just before 8pm, a Merseyside Police spokesperson added: “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.”