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Liverpool celebrated their Premier title with a parade on MondayCredit: AFP

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But police were called to Water Street in the city centre after reports of a car driving into a crowd of fansCredit: AFP

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27 people were taken to hospital as a resultCredit: Getty

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NHS staff immediately tended to those who were injured in the appalling incidentCredit: Getty

There have been no recorded fatalities at this time.

Meanwhile, an on-scene paramedic was hit by the car but not seriously.

The incident occurred at around 6pm on a day which saw Reds fans take to the city's streets to celebrate the club's 20th league title.

One horrific video on social media shows the vehicle colliding with numerous Liverpool supporters before eventually coming to a halt.

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Images captured someone being taken away on a stretcher while a man was seen walking with his arm around a police officer for support.

Police officers lined the junction of Castle Street and Water Street and firefighters were also on scene.

A large blue tent was erected in Water Street, with two fire engines parked in front.

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Later on Monday, the force confirmed that the man, a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area, has been arrested.

"We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight's incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre," a statement read.

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Emergency services quickly arrived on the scene in the city centreCredit: AFP

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The incident has sent shockwaves across the cityCredit: Getty

"Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

Prime Minister Keir Starmer later said on X: "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."

Liverpool Riverside MP Kim Johnson, whose seat includes the city centre, said: "I sincerely hope all those involved are safe and get home to their loved ones soon."

Liverpool FC said in a statement: "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.

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It is not yet known how many people have been injured as a resultCredit: AFP

"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."

The Premier League said: "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."

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A joyous day has been overshadowed by horrific scenes in LiverpoolCredit: AFP

A spokesman for Liverpool City Council confirmed the local authority was liaising with police about the incident.

Thousands of Liverpool fans were in attendance at the parade with councillor John Hughes estimating in excess of one million people were attending, beating the 750,000 present for the 2019 Champions League parade.

Reacting to the horrific incident, former Liverpool player Danny Murphy said on talkSPORT: "I've just got a text from my son, who took his daughter, my granddaughter to the parade today so he's safe.

There's no point hypothesising about who and why because that's just non-nonsensical.

"What possesses someone to do that?"

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Monday's incident mars what was a celebratory day for Liverpool after their Premier League title win.

They finished ten points clear of second-placed Arsenal with a 1-1 draw at home to Crystal Palace on the final day of the season.

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Incredibly, there are no reports of any fatalities at presentCredit: AFP
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