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Liverpool parade incident: Eyewitnesses describe shock and sadness as dozens injured

A car struck crowds on Water Street in Liverpool city centre shortly after 6pm on Monday during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade.
The incident followed celebrations marking Liverpool's record-equalling 20th English league title and occurred after an open-topped bus parade in the city centre.
Emergency services treated 20 people at the scene and took 27 to hospital, including four children, with two people seriously injured, one of whom was a child.
Merseyside Police have detained a 53-year-old British male resident of Liverpool, suspected to be the driver involved, and have confirmed that the incident is not being investigated as an act of terrorism.
The incident caused widespread sorrow, with support expressed by Liverpool FC legends and officials, and investigations ongoing while authorities urge public restraint in sharing footage.

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