Police detain man after car collides with Liverpool parade crowd
A man has been detained after a car collided with pedestrians in Liverpool city center during Liverpool Football Club’s Premier League victory parade Monday.
Several police cars and ambulances were responding to the incident on Water Street, while an air ambulance also arrived at the scene.
In a statement, Merseyside Police said: “We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre.
“We were contacted at just after 6pm [BST] today, Monday 26 May, following reports a car had been in a 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.
“We will issue more updates as we have them.”
No information on the number of injuries was provided.
A North West Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “NWAS is supporting an incident in Liverpool city centre, following reports of a road traffic collision. We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services. Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible.”
The incident came as hundreds of thousands of supporters lined the city’s streets to celebrate Liverpool winning the Premier League title.
Keir Starmer, prime minister of the United Kingdom, said in a statement: “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,” he added, “and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate.”
