Liverpool have released a statement after a car ploughed through supporters attending the club’s Premier League trophy parade.
A white British man, 53, has been detained by police after a vehicle drove into a crowd on Water Street. Emergency services rushed to an incident that happened towards the end of the parade.
It is reported that several people are injured. However, it is unclear how serious they are. It is also not known at this time if anyone has died.
Liverpool say they are in communication with Merseyside Police and have sent their thoughts to those involved. Liverpool 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.
Liverpool have released a statement after a car ploughed through supporters attending the club’s Premier League trophy parade. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)Liverpool have released a statement after a car ploughed through supporters attending the club’s Premier League trophy parade. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)
Liverpool have released a statement after a car ploughed through supporters attending the club’s Premier League trophy parade. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
"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.”
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A Merseyside Police statement read: “We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight’s incident on Water Street in Liverpool. We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from Liverpool.
“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 or Crimestoppers.”
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