Jamie Carragher has posted a heartfelt message on social media after a shocking incident at the end of Liverpool's open top bus parade
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A large emergency service presence is pictured on Water Street during the Liverpool Trophy Parade
A large emergency service presence is pictured on Water Street during the Liverpool Trophy Parade
Jamie Carragher has posted a heartfelt message on social media after a incident at the end of Liverpool's open top bus parade. The Reds toured the city with the Premier League trophy on Bank Holiday Monday, having officially been presented with their latest piece of silverware after the final game of the season.
But an incident towards the end of the parade brought a dark cloud over proceedings. Merseyside Police confirmed that people had been hit by a car on Water Street and that a 53-year-old man had been arrested.
Carragher would take to social media after the incident to share his shock as he sent his support to all those affected.
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Posting an earlier picture of the Liver Building surrounded in red smoke, he wrote: "Devastating end to the day………just pray everyone is ok." He also posted a fingers crossed and love heart emoji.
Liverpool Football Club had earlier released a statement following the incident. It 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."
Meanwhile, Merseyside Police would later offer a further update on the incident as a 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."