Steven Gerrard has said he is “shocked, sickened and saddened” by the horrific events in Liverpool city center on Monday following the team’s Premier League title-winning parade.

Up to 47 people were injured as a car ploughed into a group of pedestrians on Water Street minutes after the open-top bus carrying the players had departed.

“Shocked, sickened and saddened at the incident we all witnessed in our city last night,” he wrote on Instagram.



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“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,” he said.

“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

Merseyside police have confirmed the incident is not being treated as terrorist-related.