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A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after dozens were injured on Monday when a car ploughed into Liverpool fans during their parade.

It was also announced that the 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area was driving and has also been charged on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs.

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Liverpool celebrated their Premier title with a parade on Monday and over 1million fans turned out on the streetsCredit: 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: AFP

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27 people were taken to hospital as a result of the horror incident, with another 20 treated at the sceneCredit: Getty

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One child was seriously injured and rushed to hospitalCredit: Getty

The ambulance service said 27 people were taken to hospital for treatment with two, including one child, suffering from serious injuries.

Another 20 people were treated at the scene.

Four people, a child among them, had to be lifted from beneath the car after being trapped, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service chief fire officer Nick Searle said.

Meanwhile, an on-scene paramedic was hit by the car but was not seriously hurt.

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

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Footage circulating online appeared to show the vehicle speed up as it veered into pedestrians on both sides of a crowded Water Street, which was about a mile before the parade's end point.

Officers surrounded the car as witnesses attempted to stop the driver, who was eventually detained.

Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said the Bank Holiday Monday incident was not being treated as terrorism.

On Tuesday, Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill said: "We have arrested a 53-year-old man from West Derby on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving whilst unfit through drugs.

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"He remains in custody where he is being interviewed."

Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims also gave an update on those affected by the incident, confirming that 50 people were treated in hospital.

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

11 of those remain in hospital but they are fortunately in a 'stable condition' and 'recovering well'.

She added: "I want to take the opportunity to pay tribute to the brave members of the emergency services who were on the scene of yesterday's incident.

"Within a matter of seconds following such a shocking incident, they immediately ran towards an extra uncertain and potentially dangerous situation."

Explaining how the incident occured, Sims also said: "It is believed the driver of the Ford Galaxy car involved in the incident was able to follow an ambulance on to Water Street after a road block was temporarily lifted, so that the ambulance crew could attend to a member of the public who was having a suspected heart attack.

"As with many large events with event organisers, we plan for all contingencies, and this included the implementation of road closures to protect pedestrians and an armed policing presence was also in place throughout the day.

"There was no intelligence to suggest an incident of this nature would take place and, as we've previously stated, the incident is not being treated as terrorism."

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The horrific incident resulted in 27 people being taken to hospitalCredit: AFP

In a statement on Monday, 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."

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected.

"I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident.

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

Thousands of Liverpool fans were in attendance at the parade with councillor John Hughes estimating in excess of one million people were attending, surpassing the 750,000 present for the 2019 Champions League parade.

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A joyous day was overshadowed by the shocking scenes in LiverpoolCredit: AFP

Former Liverpool player and manager Sir Kenny Dalglish said: "Shocked, horrified and deeply saddened about what happened at the end of the parade today.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone and their families who have been impacted by today's tragic event.

Your Liverpool family are behind you."

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher wrote on X: "Devastating end to the day...

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

The Premier League posted: "Everyone at the Premier League is shocked by the appalling events in Liverpool this evening, and our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected."

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.

There's no point hypothesising about who and why because that's just non-nonsensical.

"What possesses someone to do that?"

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Monday's incident mars 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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