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A 53-year-old man has been arrested after a car was filmed driving into a crowd in horrific scenes at Liverpool's trophy parade.

The incident occurred at around 6pm on a day which saw Reds fans took to the city streets to celebrate the club's 20th league title.

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Liverpool celebrated their Premier title with a parade on MondayCredit: AFP

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But police were called to Water Street in the city centre after reports of a car driving into a crowd of fansCredit: Getty

One horrific video on social media shows the vehicle colliding with numerous Liverpool supporters before eventually coming to a halt.

Images captured someone being taken away on a stretcher while a man was seen walking with his arm around a police officer for support.

Footage showed police cordons in place around the heavily littered road, with a large police presence, ambulances and a fire engine also at the scene.

Merseyside Police confirmed that a man had been detained shortly after the incident was reported.

"We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight's incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre," a statement read.

"We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area.

"Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision.

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"We would ask people not to share distressing content online but to send the footage or information directly to us MerPolCC or pass on information by calling 101 quoting log 784.

"Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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Emergency services quickly arrived on the scene in the city centreCredit: AFP

North West Ambulance service also said: "NWAS is supporting an incident in Liverpool city centre, following reports of a road traffic collision.

"We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services.

"Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible.

"Updates will be published on this page and Mersey Police as we know more."

"We are currently liaising with Merseyside Police regarding an incident on Water Street in the city centre," Liverpool City Council added.

"I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate."

Liverpool Riverside MP Kim Johnson, whose seat includes the city centre, said: "I sincerely hope all those involved are safe and get home to their loved ones soon."

A spokesman for Liverpool City Council confirmed the local authority was liaising with police about the incident.

Thousands of Liverpool fans would have been in attendance for the parade on Monday.

Councillor John Hughes estimated in excess of one million people were attending, beating the 750,000 present for the 2019 Champions League parade.

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A joyous day has been overshadowed by horrific scenes in LiverpoolCredit: AFP

It is unclear as to how many people were on Water Street at the same time as the incident.

The number of injuries is also unclear at this time.

Reacting to the horrific incident, former Liverpool player Danny Murphy said on talkSPORT: "I've just got a text from my son, who took his daughter, my granddaughter to the parade today so he's safe.

I just hope there are no fatalities."

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Monday's incident will have marred what was a celebratory day for Liverpool after their Premier League title win.

They finished ten points clear of second-placed Arsenal with a 1-1 draw at home to Crystal Palace on the final day of the season.


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