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Liverpool's CEO issues heartfelt message over 'appalling incident' during title parade

Liverpool's CEO has issued a heartfelt message over the "appalling incident" that occurred during the Reds' title parade.

Arne Slot's side had been parading the Premier League trophy around the city when a car crashed into crowds on Walter Street - leaving 27 supporters, including four children, being taken to hospital.

In a statement, Billy Hogan said: "On behalf of all of us here at Liverpool Football Club, I would like to extend our heartfelt thoughts to all those who’ve been affected by this appalling incident on Water Street yesterday evening.

"This weekend was one of celebration, emotion and joy spread across the city in our entire fan base, and it ended in unimaginable scenes of distress with this appalling incident.

"I’d like to pay tribute to our emergency services and partner agencies – Merseyside Police, North West and St John Ambulance Services, and Merseyside Fire and Rescue – who dealt with the incident.

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,

Billy Hogan spoke about the "appalling scenes" that occurred during the title parade (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

"And now our hospital staff across the city who are dealing with those who are injured, including tragically four children. I would also like to thank our supporters who witnessed this event and helped each other where they could.

"We continue to work with the emergency services and the local authorities to support their ongoing investigation and once again we would ask if anyone has any further information about the incident, please contact Merseyside Police."

Liverpool's Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram gave an update on Tuesday morning, stating that four people are currently "very ill" in hospital, which doesn't represent an increase in the number of those seriously hurt.

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Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, he said: "We are hoping of course that they pull through. We're in liaison with the police and with the ambulance services. Last night they had two gold command meetings - one was really late in the evening, so this morning I'll get some updates."

Liverpool have also reportedly cancelled further title celebrations, in a leaked email seen by the BBC, as staff were informed that the club "will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities".

It called on employees "to come together at this time to support each other", following the decision to call off Tuesday's planned festivities.

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