Liverpudlians remain in a state of shock this morning, with the city picking up the pieces after the horror Water Street collision on Monday left dozens of people in hospital
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The Mirror's Lucy Thornton shares latest from the scene of Liverpool parade incident
Liverpool was thrown into chaos on Monday as a car ploughed through a crowd of revellers gathered in the city's centre in a sudden and shocking incident that has left dozens of people in hospital - including children.
Hundreds of thousands of people were believed to be attending the Liverpool FC victory parade when a car suddenly veered into thick crowds attending the celebration at around 6pm. Four children were among the 27 people confirmed to have been rushed to hospital that evening, with police having quickly confirmed the arrest of a 53-year-old white British man believed to have been driving the vehicle at the time and that the incident was not suspected to be terror-related.
Liverpool mayor Steve Rotherham has confirmed that four people are still "very, very ill" in hospital this morning as the city takes stock of the situation, with new questions being asked every minute on from the disaster. The Mirror has compiled a breakdown of the horror events of Monday - including everything we know so far.
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Liverpool FC teammembers on a bus
Revellers started celebrating the team's triumphant return home at around 2pm
5.50pm - Revellers bask in Liverpool victory
Ten minutes before chaos broke out on Monday evening, Liverpool's Strand was heaving with people celebrating the city's world-famous football team. The champions had arrived home and started on the long parade route in Allerton by around 2pm, with celebrations in full swing by the evening.
The happy crowd was partying, cheering, dancing and moving in a sea of red smoke and fireworks while Calvin Harris played his son One Kiss in the background a matter of minutes before the incident.
Car hits crowd in Liverpool
The car hit the packed crowd in Liverpool at around 6pm
6pm - Car ploughs into crowd
Horror hit the heart of Liverpool at 6pm on Monday when the car hit packed crowds as they moved through the central Water Street. Eyewitnesses described the vehicle as "beeping" as it forced its way through the crowds of excited football fans. Videos taken at the scene captured the panicked screams and distressed swearing as people started panicking.
People could later be seen hammering on the vehicle as it failed to stop, with emergency services arriving at the scene in moments as brave locals sprang to help those injured in the collision. The distressing footage showed chaos setting in as police surrounded the car and angry fans pounded on its exterior while it tries to accelerate and reverse at the scene.
Police, ambulances, and a fire engine were among first responders attending the incident, with North West Air Ambulance deploying to the scene soon after.
Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said a "large number" of people were treated at the scene. Over the next 45 minutes, police worked to evacuate people from the area and seal off Water Street from the general public. New images this morning show the street still shut from public access and strewn with Liverpool FC debris.
Police at the scene in Liverpool
Emergency services were on the scene in Liverpool in moments
7pm - Police confirm arrest of white British man
Police released their first statement at 7pm, confirming that one white British man from Merseyside who was believed to be driving the car was arrested. Merseyside Police said in a statement: "We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre.
"We were contacted at just after 18:00 today, 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."
Police press conference
Police confirmed the arrest of a 53-year-old white British man yesterday evening
7.33pm - Keir Starmer releases first statement
The Prime Minister addressed the incident at around 7.33pm on Monday, calling the scenes in Liverpool "appalling" and praising the swift response of emergency services.
He wrote: "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."
The scene in Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool after the horror
Keir Starmer praised emergency services in his first statement on Monday
8pm - Liverpool FC issues statement offering 'full support'
Liverpool FC released a statement following the incident at around 8pm, with representatives for the club saying the team's "thoughts and prayers" were with those affected. The statement read: "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."
Water Street in Liverpool after a car crash incident
Water Street could be seen empty and strewn with debris this morning
10.55pm - Police confirm dozens injured
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Sims confirmed 27 people were injured in the shock collision on Monday. She also confirmed that four children were among them, with an adult and child left seriously injured. Up to 20 other people were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
During the update, she added that the collision on Water Street is not being treated as an act of terrorism.