TOPSHOT - Police officers cover with an inflatable tent, behind a firefighter vehicle, the tents delimiting the scene of an incident in Water Street, on the sidelines of an open-top bus victory parade for Liverpool's Premier League title win, in Liverpool, north-west England on May 26, 2025. A car collided with a number of pedestrians in Liverpool, northern England, on May 26 evening during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade, police said. Police said they were contacted shortly after 6pm (1700 GMT) 'following reports of a collision between a car and a number of pedestrians' in the city centre. One man has been arrested, according to the police, who did not say whether there were any casualties. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
The Premier League have offered their support to Liverpool in the wake of the incident that saw a car crash into pedestrians during the club's title parade
The Premier League have offered their full support to Liverpool following an incident during the Reds' title parade. A car crashed into pedestrians towards the end of the bus parade through the city centre.
The incident happened towards the end of Monday's parade, which took in a 10-mile route through the city. Police have arrested a 53-year-old white British man from the local area.
The Premier League have confirmed they have been in touch with Liverpool to offer their support. A statement read: "Everyone at the Premier League is shocked by the appalling events in Liverpool this evening, and our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected.
"We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident."
Police have also asked the public to not speculate on the circumstances surrounding the incident, with enquiries ongoing. A statement read: "We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight's incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre.
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"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."
Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing North West are now involved in the investigation, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer being kept updated. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has described the scenes in Liverpool as “truly shocking”.
Emergency services attend the scene with reports of multiple people being injured
Emergency services are attending the scene with reports of multiple people being injured
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She said: “Thank you to the police and emergency services for their swift response to the truly shocking and horrendous scenes in Liverpool this evening. Thinking of all those affected at this very difficult time. The police are investigating and I’m being kept updated on developments.”
Liverpool club chiefs are also in contact with the police. A statement read: "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."
The extent of any injuries is at this point unknown, though an air ambulance has landed in the area. There are a large number of police cordons in place, with two fire engines blocking off Water Street.
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