Liverpool make statement over parade horror which saw car ‘collide’ with fans

Liverpool issued a statement with their 'thoughts and prayers' to those who were hit after a car collided with a crowd of fans during their trophy parade.

Just after 6 p.m., the shocking incident unfolded Street in the heart of the Liverpool city center, while thousands of fans took the streets to celebrate the triumphant season of their team.

Emergency services rushed to the scene within a few minutes, with dramatic images that police cordons showed, litter by road, and a strong presence of officers, ambulances and even a fire truck.

The car, described by witnesses as 'squeaking' when it found itself through the crowd, finally came to a halt on the spot. A '53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area 'was quickly held by the police.

Shortly thereafter, Liverpool issued a club statement with their 'full support for the emergency services' that handle the incident.

It stated: 'We have direct contact with the MerseSide police with regard to the incident on Water Street that took place earlier tonight towards the end of the trophy parade.

'Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this serious incident.

“We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities that have to do with this incident.”

Liverpool's Rivals Everton – also based in Merseyside – published the following explanation: “Our thoughts are affected by this serious incident in our city.”

Burnley's official X account responded to Liverpool's post: “Our thoughts are with everyone at Liverpool FC and those who have been affected.”

Similarly, the official report of Nottingham Forest wrote: “Our thoughts are with everyone at Liverpool FC and those who are affected.”

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