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A 53-year-old man has been arrested, with Merseyside Police stating the suspect was white, British and from the Liverpool area.

The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, labelled the incident "appalling" and and it is understood Counter Terrorism Policing North West are supporting Merseyside Police.

Footage of the incident which was circulating online on Monday appeared to show the vehicle speed up as it veered into pedestrians on both sides of the street.



Emergency services were quickly at the scene and several casualties were seen being taken away by ambulances and a large police cordon was put in place on Water Street and emergency vehicles could be seen lining the road.

In a statement, Liverpool FC 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.”

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Matt Cole, a BBC reporter who attended the parade with his family, witnessed the incident.

It was travelling south, down Water Street, straight towards the Strand, which is where the docks are.

Members of the emergency services treat members of the public inside a police cordon at the scene of the incident in Liverpool City Centre.

We’re back at our hotel now, in a bit of a shock.”

Police and emergency personnel dealing with an incident near the Liver Building in Liverpool (Image: PA)People have been seen being carried on stretchers(Image: Getty Images)

Merseyside Police are leading the investigation into the incident, but officers from Counter Terrorism Policing North West are supporting them.

In a statement posted on social media Liverpool FC 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.”

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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper described the scenes in Liverpool as “truly shocking”.

She said: “Thank you to the police and emergency services for their swift response to the truly shocking and horrendous scenes in Liverpool this evening.