Sir Keir Starmer has sent his thoughts to those injured and affected by a car ramming incident in Liverpool and is being "kept up to date" with developments as they come in.

Merseyside Police confirmed a 53-year-old man has been arrested after a car collided with pedestrians in Liverpool city centre during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade.

Emergency services rushed to Water Street after Merseyside Police were contacted just after 6pm on Monday with reports of the incident.

The car stopped at the scene and a man was detained by police.

Merseyside Police cordoned off the scene

Merseyside Police cordoned off the scene

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling my thoughts are with all those injured or affected."

He added: "I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident."

The Prime Minister also stated he was "being kept updated on developments" and asked "that we give the police the space they need to investigate".

The Prime Minister and the Home Secretary are being kept updated about the events, according to reports.

The Prime Minister also stated he was 'being kept updated on developments'

Ambulances on the scene

A Merseyside Police spokesman said: "We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight’s incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre.

"We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area.

"Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision.

"We would ask people not to share distressing content online but to send the footage or information directly to us @MerPolCC or pass on information by calling 101 quoting log 784.

"Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

The collision occurred as thousands of fans lined the streets to celebrate Liverpool's Premier League triumph during an open-top bus parade through the city.

People were injured in the incident, with images showing someone being taken away on a stretcher and a man walking with his arm around a police officer for support.

Footage revealed police cordons in place around the heavily littered road, with a large police presence, ambulances and a fire engine at the scene.

A spokesman for the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said: "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."

Merseyside Police locked down Water Street

Liverpool City Council confirmed the local authority is liaising with police about the incident.

Eyewitnesses told GB News Liverpool Lime Street station has been shut and "[there were] tonnes of police and ambulance came rushing in, it was mad."

An eyewitness told GB News: "I saw a car ram through people and pedestrians, then started banging on the car like 'what are you doing?'

"Then the driver reversed and sped up forward and mowed down more people as pedestrians, police and ambulances started chasing after the car.

"It happened five feet away from me, I’m so grateful I managed to avoid it, terrifying to think what could have happened."

Liverpool Riverside MP Kim Johnson, whose constituency includes the city centre, said: "I sincerely hope all those involved are safe and get home to their loved ones soon."

The parade route stretched for 10 miles through Liverpool, with fans lining the streets to celebrate the club's Premier League victory.

Councillor John Hughes estimated that in excess of one million people attended the celebration, surpassing the 750,000 who were present for the 2019 Champions League parade.

Despite police warnings, hundreds of supporters ignored safety advice not to climb on structures or use pyrotechnics.

Fans sought vantage points from every available location, including multi-storey car parks, scaffolding, rooftops, petrol stations, traffic lights and lamp posts.

The celebration had been in full swing before the collision occurred, with the city centre packed with supporters.