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A Liverpool fan caught up in a harrowing incident during the Reds' victory parade has shared his terrifying account after being hit by a car that ploughed into a throng of supporters.
Jack Trotter, one of over 50 individuals hospitalised as a result of the Monday evening mayhem in Liverpool city centre, endured back injuries from being "clipped" by the vehicle on Water Street.
Subsequently, a 53 year old man was detained on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while under the influence of drugs.
He had ran through me by the time I could get a good look at him.", reports the Mirror.
In an emotional Instagram post, Jack expressed his gratitude for surviving the ordeal, stating: "Only back from hospital after the most horrifying incident I've ever experienced in my life."
Article continues belowMore than 50 people were hurt in the Liverpool parade car collision, police say.
Their conditions are stated as stable.
A Forensic officer marks evidence near the site (Image: AP)
A white British man from Liverpool’s West Derby area remains under interrogation.
Addressing the situation, Merseyside Police’s Assistant Chief Constable, Jenny Sims, explained that "It is believed the driver of the Ford Galaxy car involved in this incident was able to follow an ambulance onto Water Street after the road block was temporarily lifted so that the ambulance crew could attend to a member of the public who was having a heart attack.
There was no intelligence to suggest an incident of this nature would take place."
Detectives from the Merseyside Constabulary are presently gathering statements from witnesses, those injured, individuals present at the scene, and emergency responders to assemble a detailed account of the incident.
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Karen Jaundrill, Detective Chief Superintendent, stated: "My thoughts are with all those injured in this awful incident, their families and friends, and everyone who has been affected.
"Like us, many of you will still be coming to terms with what was a harrowing end to a day of celebration.
I want to reassure the public of Merseyside that detectives are making significant progress as we seek to establish the full circumstances that led to this awful incident and bring the person responsible to justice.
"We have arrested a 53-year-old man from West Derby (Liverpool) on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs.