Everton have released a statement expressing their support for all those affected after horrific scenes during Liverpool title parade
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A general view of a corner flag at Goodison Park before the Premier League match between Everton FC and Fulham FC at Goodison Park on April 15, 2023 in Liverpool, England
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: A general view of a corner flag at Goodison Park before the Premier League match between Everton FC and Fulham FC at Goodison Park on April 15, 2023 in Liverpool, England (Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images)
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Everton have said they "stand together" with Liverpool as they urged anyone with information about the incident that overshadowed the Reds' Premier League title victory parade to contact the police. The Blues have released a statement expressing their support for those affected after forty-seven people were injured when a car drove into a crowd on Water Street that had gathered to celebrate Liverpool's record-equalling 20th championship.
Of the 27 who were taken to hospital, two people, including one child, have suffered serious injuries. Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram said on Tuesday that four people remained "very, very ill" in hospital.
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Merseyside Police are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the circumstances leading up to the incident, after which a 53-year-old white British man from Liverpool was arrested.
And a statement from Everton said: "Everyone at Everton Football Club is deeply saddened by the horrific incident on Water Street yesterday during Liverpool Football Club's Premier League victory celebrations.
"Our thoughts are with all those affected at this incredibly difficult time and we extend our best wishes for a full recovery to those who were injured.
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"We urge anybody who may have information relating to the incident to contract the Merseyside Police investigation team. Information, including video footage, can be passed on via the Major Incident Police Portal (MIPP). Details can be found on the Merseyside Police website.
"As a city we stand together."