Merseyside Police has detained a man after a car collided with a number of pedestrians following Liverpool’s Premier League title parade in the city.
Police were called to reports of a road traffic accident involving pedestrians just after 6:00pm, with the North West Air Ambulance also arriving at the scene on Water Street.
A statement from Merseyside Police read: “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.”
The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) added in a statement: “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.”
