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Liverpool FC parade: What happened?

Police officers stand on duty at a cordon at the entrance to Water Street, at the scene of an incident, which happened during the open-top bus victory parade for Liverpool's Premier League title win.Image source, Getty Images
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There have been messages of after some people were hurt in Liverpool city centre during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade on Monday 26 May.

Many people in the city have been offering help to those who need it, including spare beds or use of their Wi-Fi so people are able to their loved ones.

Liverpool FC said it was in with the police and its "thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected".

Their football rivals Everton FC also came out in , saying, "Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city."

What happened?

Liverpool players and fans during the Liverpool Premier League Champions parade on Monday. Image source, Getty Images

Hundreds of thousands of Liverpool fans took to the streets of the city to celebrate their team winning the Premier League in an open-top bus parade on Monday.

There were cheers and fireworks as the team drove along the 10-mile (16km) route, with fans waving flags.

Near the end of the route, a car drove into some fans, and the ambulance service said 27 people had been taken to hospital for treatment.

Merseyside Police said a "53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area" had been arrested.

They said: "We believe this is to be an isolated incident and we are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to it."

The police also said they are not treating the incident as terror-related.

What have people said?

The Bill Shankly Memorial Gates at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium. The gates have the famous slogan, "You'll Never Walk Alone".


Image source, Getty Images

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said, "the whole country stands with Liverpool," after what happened on Monday evening.

He posted on social media: "I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response."

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch also gave her . "My thoughts are with all those affected," she said.

Speaking to the BBC, Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram said a day of "absolute celebration" had been "overshadowed" by the incident.

Both Liverpool and Everton FC have showed their in online statements, and former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said via Instagram: "My family and I are shocked and devastated. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are injured and affected. You'll never walk alone."

What should you do if you're upset?

A boy sitting on a bench.Image source, Getty Images

The most important thing to is that it's perfectly normal to feel upset when something like this is in the news.

Talk to someone you trust, like a parent or a teacher.

For more help if you are upset by the news, please follow the advice on this page.