Liverpool's day of celebration turned into a nightmare on Monday when a car hit a number of fans on one of the main city-centre streets.

Hundreds of thousands of Reds supporters were in Liverpool to watch the team's open-top bus parade to celebrate winning the Premier League.

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Dozens of Liverpool fans were injuredCredit: Getty

But at around 6pm, reports emerged that a car had collided with a number of people.

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The police quickly announced a 53-year-old white British man had been detained before they and the other emergency services released further details at a press conference on Monday evening.

Here is all we know so far.

After the Liverpool bus had passed through Water Street, a car collided with a number of pedestrians at around 6pm.

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In a statement at the time, Merseyside Police said: "We were contacted at just after 18:00 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."

They then quickly revealed that the man in question was a 53 year-old white British person to stop online speculation spreading.

It was then confirmed in a press conference they believe this to be an isolated, non-terrorist incident, and the man arrested was believed to be the driver, and they were looking for no one else.

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In terms of injuries, the ambulance service confirmed that a total of 47 people were treated.

Twenty of those were at the scene and were sent home without further medical attention required.

The other 27 are in hospital, with two having suffered serious injuries, including one child.

Four children were injured, and four people had to be rescued from under the car, including one child.

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The scenes in Liverpool after the incident were shockingCredit: AFP

Numerous videos have emerged online from varying stages of the incident.

A few show the car ploughing into a number of people at high speed before coming to a halt.

It is then immediately surrounded by Liverpool fans who smash the back window in and try to grab the suspected driver.

The police quickly intervened and bundled the suspect into a van.

There are videos from earlier on that show the car in question driving slowly through Water Street.

People can be seen hitting the car before it carries on.

At this stage, it isn't clear what caused the incident.

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The police presence in the city was strong, and they acted swiftlyCredit: AFP

In the immediate aftermath, Liverpool released a statement that said: "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."

Liverpool's inner-city rivals Everton also sent their best to those impacted by this incident.

"Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city."

Meanwhile, the Premier League confirmed they had been in contact with Liverpool.

"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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The reason for the car crashing into the crowd is still unknownCredit: AFP

The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer thanked the emergency services and stated the whole country was with the city of Liverpool.

He said: "Scenes of joy turned to utter horror and devastation.

"And my thoughts, and the thoughts of the whole country are with all of those that are affected.

Those that are injured which of course includes children, their families, their friends, the whole community, Liverpool fans everywhere.

"Liverpool stands together and the whole country stands with Liverpool.

"I'd like to thank the first responders who did a fantastic job last night and continue to do so.

"There's now an ongoing investigation and I'm being kept updated, talking frequently with the Mayor Steve Rotheram.

"But as I say, my thoughts and the thoughts of the whole country will be with everybody in Liverpool today."

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Jurgen Klopp couldn't believe what happenedCredit: @kloppo

And Liverpool's Chief Executive, Billy Hogan said: "On behalf of all of us here at Liverpool Football Club, I would like to extend our heartfelt thoughts to all those who’ve been affected by this appalling incident on Water Street yesterday evening.

"This weekend was one of celebration, emotion and joy spread across the city in our entire fan base, and it ended in unimaginable scenes of distress with this appalling incident.

"I'd like to pay tribute to our emergency services and partner agencies - Merseyside Police, North West and St John Ambulance Services, and Merseyside Fire and Rescue - who dealt with the incident, and now our hospital staff across the city who are dealing with those who are injured, including tragically four children.

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"I would also like to thank our supporters who witnessed this event and helped each other where they could.

"We continue to work with the emergency services and the local authorities to support their ongoing investigation and once again we would ask if anyone has any further information about the incident, please contact Merseyside Police."


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