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

Liverpool released a statement offering their 'thoughts and prayers' to those affected after a car collided with a crowd of fans at their trophy parade.

The shocking incident unfolded just after 6pm on Water Street in the heart of Liverpool's city centre, as thousands of fans packed the streets to celebrate their team's triumphant season.

Emergency services rushed to the scene within minutes, with dramatic images showing police cordons, litter strewn across the road, and a strong presence of officers, ambulances and even a fire engine.

The car, described by witnesses as 'beeping' as it made its way through the crowds, eventually came to a halt at the scene. A '53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area' was swiftly detained by police.

Shortly afterwards, Liverpool released a club statement offering their 'full support to the emergency services' dealing with the incident.

It read: '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'.

Liverpool's rivals Everton - also based in Merseyside - released the following statement: 'Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city'.

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

Similarly, Nottingham Forest's official account wrote: 'Our thoughts are with everyone at Liverpool FC and those affected'.