A car has driven into Liverpool fans celebrating the Reds' title triumph at a parade through the city centre.

An estimated 800,000 supporters packed the streets to salute their heroes on an open-top bus.

But celebration turned to horror when a car ploughed into fans on Water Street.



A man was detained following the incident.

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Merseyside Police have confirmed that people have been hit by a car.

A police spokesperson said: "We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre.

"We were contacted at just after 6pm today, Monday 26 May, following reports a car had been in 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."

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