What started as a joyful celebration in Liverpool turned into chaos on Monday evening.
Thousands had gathered in the city to celebrate Liverpool FC’s Premier League title win when disaster struck.
Just after 6 p.m., a car drove into a crowd on Water Street, hitting several people, according to Merseyside Police.
A 53-year-old white British man was arrested soon after. Police haven’t confirmed if he’s the driver, and investigations are ongoing.
Authorities are urging people not to jump to conclusions as they work to piece together what happened.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, and North West Ambulance Service crews are assisting those affected.
Police have sealed off the area while they carry out inquiries.
So far, there’s been no official word on how many people were hurt or the extent of any injuries.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the event “appalling” and thanked emergency teams for their fast response.
This is a developing story. We’ll keep updating as more details come in.
