Multiple people were injured after a car ploughed into a crowd of jubilant Liverpool fans during their Premier League victory parade just after 6pm on Monday.
The parade started at 2.30pm at Allerton Maze and was supposed to last four hours.
An open-top bus full of players and staff travelled northbound across the city, continuing through key areas – until horror unfolded and 47 people were hurt.
2.30pm
As the bus made its way along Allerton Maze, players waved to thousands of cheering fans who showed up to watch them set off.
Stars including Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah led celebrations atop the open-top bus.
Crowds of people in Liverpool covered in face-paint lined the street, dancing, waving flags and painting the sky red with flares and confetti.
The parade started at 2.30pm at Allerton Maze and was supposed to last four hours
As the bus made its way along Allerton Maze, players waved to thousands of cheering fans who showed up to watch them set off
Crowds of people in Liverpool covered face-paint lined the street, dancing, waving flags and painting the sky red with flares and confetti
3.30pm
The bus had already made its first stop to Queens Drive and had crossed over the flyover at the end of the M26.
4pm
Merseyside police issued a warning to the floods of people celebrating.
They said: Please keep yourselves and other people safe during todays #LFC Victory Parade by not climbing buildings, structures, scaffolding or street furniture.
The parade route covers 10 miles and there are plenty of safe vantage points to see the LFC bus. Hope everyone has a great day!
4.30pm
The bus had already made its way through the next stop – Mill Bank – and had just reached West Derby Road.
An emergency service presence is pictured as members of the public react on Water Street
Police officers investigate the scene of an incident in Water Street, on the sidelines of an open-top bus victory parade for Liverpools Premier League title win
5pm
The parade was over half-way through and the bus was making its way towards the city centre.
It started off by driving down Leeds Street before arriving at the Strand and was meant to end on Blundell Street.
5.30pm
The players had passed Old Hall Street junction while Calvin Harris DJd at the front of the bus.
5.38pm
Fireworks went off at Malmasion and the Royal Liver Building as the bus headed down New Quay onto The Strand.
Liverpool fans lined the streets in their thousands to celebrate the clubs Premier League title
5.48pm
The Strand was heaving with people as Calvin Harris played the song One Kiss, fireworks exploded and fans danced and cheered.
6pm
Just after 6pm on Water Street, in the heart of Liverpools city centre, a car ploughed into a crowd of excited people.
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.
Multiple people were reportedly injured, with four people being seen taken away on stretchers, while another man was pictured leaning heavily on a police officer for support.
Police later confirmed 47 people – including four children – were hurt in the horror. An adult and child remained in hospital with serious injuries.
A 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area was swiftly detained by police
Authorities say both Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper are being kept fully briefed on the developing situation
6.42pm
Police vehicles, fire engines and ambulances were stationed around the Water Street area as the main road was cordoned off.
7pm
It was announced that the car was stopped at the scene and a man was arrested.
Merseyside Police said: We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre.
We were contacted at just after 18:00 today, following reports a car had been in 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.
First responders were attending to people at the scene and the North West Air Ambulance arrived.
Police attend to an injured person at the scene
Police assist at the scene on Water Street
7.08pm
The North West Ambulance released a statement.
It said: 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.
7.33pm
Prime Minister Keir Starmer released a statement.
He wrote: The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected.
I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident.
Im being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate.
7.54pm
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper was updated on the situation in Liverpool.
Hundreds of police officers rushed to the scene amid panic and distress from supporters
8pm
Liverpool FC released a statement that read: 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.
8.09pm
Merseyside Police confirmed the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area.
8.40pm
Yvette Cooper posted a statement on X – thanking police and emergency services.
She wrote: Thank you to the police and emergency services for their swift response to the truly shocking and horrendous scenes in Liverpool this evening.
Thinking of all those affected at this very difficult time. The police are investigating and Im being kept updated on developments.
9pm
The scene was littered with several police vans and ambulances as well as emergency service workers on the ground.
A police van and car blocked Water Street with other police vehicles parked along The Strand.
Meanwhile, a large blue tent was erected in Water Street with two fire engines parked in front.
10.55pm
During a press conference this evening, Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable, Jenny Sims confirmed that 27 people had been taken to hospital following the carnage. Of those, one adult and one child were seriously injured.
Twenty others were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
She also said the Water Street collision is not being treated as an act of terrorism.
Adding: I know that people will understandably be concerned by what has happened tonight.
What I can tell you is that we believe this to be an isolated incident, and we are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to it.
The incident is not being treated as terrorism.
12.02am
Sir Keir Starmer released a new statement praising the bravery pf the police and condemning the incident.
He said: Tonight, I have spoken to Steve Rotheram about the terrible events in Liverpool and the remarkable bravery shown by the police and other emergency services.
They are supporting and caring for those injured in these terrible events.
Everyone, especially children, should be able to celebrate their heroes without this horror.
The city has a long and proud history of coming together through difficult times.
Liverpool stands together and the whole country stands with Liverpool.
