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Praying for a speedy recovery for everyone who suffered injuries.

"We are all with you."

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Today, 12:26By Jack Johnson

Everton have released a statement regarding the 'horrific incident' at Liverpool's trophy parade yesterday.

It reads: "Everyone at Everton Football Club is deeply saddened by the horrific incident on Water Street yesterday during Liverpool Football Club’s Premier League victory celebrations.

"Our thoughts are with all those affected at this incredibly difficult time and we extend our best wishes for a full recovery to those who were injured.

"We urge anybody who may have information relating to the incident to contact the Merseyside Police investigation team.

They literally switched into a very professional mode from what was a hugely celebratory parade.”

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Today, 11:00By Jack Johnson

Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan has thanked the emergency services for their response to the incident.

In a video posted on the Reds' club website, he 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.

Hogan added: "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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Today, 10:49By Jack Johnson

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sent his thoughts to the city of Liverpool following yesterday's events.

"Literally about one or two minutes after the coach goes past, then there's another incident, and that overshadows all of the wonderful things that were happening.

"And of course, our thoughts have to be with those people who were seriously injured."

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Today, 09:03By Anton Stanley

The Mayor of the Liverpool City Region joined talkSPORT reporter Nick Ellerby on Tuesday morning to provide an update on the current situation.

Asked if he had a message for fans listening, he said: "Yes, and that is that there's a football fraternity, but there's also great solidarity in Liverpool with the people here.

"I've seen that time and time again.

Your Liverpool family are behind you."

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26th May 2025, 22:59By Robert Calcutt

Emergency services have now spoken on today's earlier incident.

Deputy Chief Constable Jenny Sims has reconfirmed that a 53-year-old white British man from the area is believed to be the driver.

She also says the police believe that it is an isolated incident and is not being treated as terrorism.

DCC Sims thanked members of the public who were injured.

A North West Ambulance spokesperson said 20 patients treated at the scene but not taken to hospital.

However, 27 others were hospitalised including two, one of which is a child, having serious injuries.

Their on-scene paramedic was also injured, with four children in total said to have been injured.

Officials have also asked for footage of the incident to not be circulated online or on social media.

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26th May 2025, 22:25By Jackson Cole

A press conference from Merseyside Police is being held at 10:30pm following the horrifying incident in Liverpool city centre.

A statement from NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group read: "Following the incident in Liverpool City Centre this evening, we know that many people are concerned about loved ones.

"Next of kin will be contacted, so please help us to manage the incident as best we can by refraining from calling our switchboard."

Police have also urged those who have footage of the incident which saw a car drive into numerous fans on Water Street to not share it online but to send to the authorities.

absolutely sickened with what's happened here in Liverpool."

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26th May 2025, 21:06By Jackson Cole

Mayor of the Liverpool city region Steve Rotheram has spoken out following the shocking incident at Liverpool's trophy parade today.
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