Liverpool’s trophy parade horror as car ‘collides’ with crowd of fans after thousands flock in to celebrate Premier League title success

A man has been arrested after a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool supporters during their Premier League trophy parade earlier today. 

Emergency services swarmed to Water Street in the city centre after receiving calls just after 6pm. 

Thousands were out on the streets to celebrate Liverpool FC’s victory on Sunday when the car came ‘beeping’ through the crowds. The car stopped at the scene and a man was detained.

Multiple people were injured in the incident, with images capturing someone being taken away on a stretcher and a man 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.

Both the Prime Minister and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper are being kept updated about the event.

On Monday, they held their trophy parade and set off just after 2pm, with the likes of van Dijk and Salah leading the way on top of the bus.

A police statement released shortly after read: ‘We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre.

‘We were contacted at just after 6pm today, Monday 26 May, following reports a car had been in a collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street.

‘The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained. Emergency services are currently on the scene. We will issue more updates as we have them’. 

Videos which emerged on social media showed distressed fans at the event as police attempted to gather control of the situation. 

A Liverpool city council spokesperson said: ‘We are currently liaising with Merseyside Police regarding an incident on Water Street in the city centre. Updates to follow.’ 

A statement from North West Ambulance read: ‘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

The incident marred a day which was intended for celebration among Liverpool supporters after their club sealed a historic 20th league title. 

The parade followed a 10-mile route. It started at Allerton Maze, heading north along Queens Drive in a similar route to the one used in 2019 – when the Reds won their last league title.

There were a number of road closures due to the event, with Liverpool City Council strongly recommending that people did not drive.

Liverpool’s bus for the parade was lined with the word ‘champions’, with an image of the Premier League trophy and the word’s ‘ours again’ also included.

Flares are understood not to have been allowed on an number of trains around the city, but that didn’t stop fans letting them off as the parade passed. 

Reds owner John W Henry wrapped up as he took his spot on the bus, potentially questioning the British weather.

Players took it in turns to lift up the trophy – some held up by others atop the bus. The rain continued to fall, fans continued to wave their flags.

Some were situated behind barriers and had signs as a means of passing on their congratulations to the players. 

More to follow…