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A man has been detained after a car ‘rammed through’ a crowd of Liverpool fans during the club’s Premier League trophy parade.
A large emergency service presence has been sent to Liverpool city centre following reports that a car drove through a crowd of supporters who were celebrating the club’s title win.
Several fans said the car had ‘rammed through’ the crowd, with others claiming the driver was pulled out and attacked before being detained by police.
Merseyside Police said in a statement: ‘We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre.
‘We were contacted at just after 6pm today, Monday 26 May, 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. We will issue more updates as we have them.’
Liverpool fans gathered in the city to celebrate the title win (Picture: Getty)
The North West Ambulance Service added: ‘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.’
BBC journalist Warren Moran, at the scene, said: ‘I have seen what appears to be at least three injured people being taken away.
‘The North West Air Ambulance has just landed at the scene.
‘There is a large police presence and first responders are attending to the scene.’
Liverpool held a Premier League trophy presentation in the city on Monday afternoon after clinching their 20th English league title.
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