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Joe Gomez of Liverpool during the pre-match warm-up during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (Image: 2024 CameraSport)

Joe Gomez has become one of the first Liverpool players to speak publicly after a car drove into a crowd of people towards the end of the Reds' Premier League trophy open top bus parade on Bank Holiday Monday.

The Liverpool squad were celebrating winning the Premier League with supporters as they toured through the city with the trophy.

A 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area was arrested following the incident.

Forty-seven people were injured after supporters had gathered to celebrate the Liverpool's record-equalling 20th championship.

Of the 27 who were taken to hospital, two people, including one child, have suffered serious injuries.

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Liverpool Football Club released an official statement on Monday night, confirming they are in contact with Merseyside Police, as they shared their 'thoughts and prayers' with those affected by the incident.

Reposting the club's statement onto his own Instagram Story, Gomez - who is the Reds' longest-serving player, shared his own message in support of those affected.

The England international wrote: "My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected right now.

YNWA."

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He finished a post with a prayer emoji.

Meanwhile, Curtis Jones was the first Liverpool player to react publicly to the incident on Monday night as he too shared the club's statement on his Instagram Story.

The Scouser would also post a prayer and love heart emoji.

A number of high-profile figures have also reacted to the incident on social media, including the likes of Jamie Carragher, Sir Kenny Dalglish, Jurgen Klopp and Steven Gerrard.

Meanwhile, Liverpool FC CEO Billy Hogan shared a video statement on Tuesday as he paid tribute to the emergency services and called for people with any information about the incident to come forward and contact Merseyside Police.

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.

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"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.

"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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