Liverpool Football Club have vowed to provide “full support” to emergency services and authorities after a major incident was declared at their Premier League title victory parade.
Liverpool held their Premier League trophy parade today (26 May) through the city and shortly after 6pm BST, a car drove through fans on Water Street, with the cause of the incident currently unexplained and subject to a police investigation.
Merseyside Police proceeded to release a statement confirming that ” a male has been detained” – although it is unclear if it is the driver of the car or a fan, whilst the car remains at the scene, alongside emergency services dealing with those affected by the incident.
Later in the evening, the police confirmed that there had been no fatalities but 27 people in total needed hospital treatment – including four children, whilst a further 20 people were treated at the scene without needing to visit hospital.
Liverpool FC subsequently issued their own statement confirming that they’re in contact with Merseyside police in relation to the incident, and sent their thoughts to everyone affected by the event.
“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.”
UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer meanwhile issued a statement in which he described the incident as “appalling” scenes, but urged the public to allow the police to investigate the circumstances thoroughly.
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.
Local rivals, Everton echoed Liverpool and Starmer’s thoughts for everyone affected as they shared a brief supportive statement.
“Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city.”
Premier League added that they have been in contact with Liverpool to provide support to the club following what they described as “appalling events” in the city centre.
“Everyone at the Premier League is shocked by the appalling events in Liverpool this evening, and our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected. We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident.”
Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper thanked the emergency services for a “swift response” and sent her thoughts to those who are affected by the incident.
“Thank you to the police and emergency services for their swift response to the truly shocking and horrendous scenes in Liverpool this evening. Thinking of all those affected at this very difficult time. The police are investigating and I’m being kept updated on developments.”
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