Police have been given more time to question the suspect behind Monday's car ramming in Liverpool.

Merseyside Police confirmed on Wednesday that 53-year-old driver from the city's West Derby area will remain in officers' custody until tomorrow - and also revised the total number of people injured up to 79.

But in a breakthrough following Monday's horror incident, the force's Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson said the amount of people still in hospital is going down.

Police added that Water Street, where the ramming took place, has finally reopened.

Police added that Water Street, where the ramming took place, has finally reopened

A statement said: "We can confirm that seven people remain in hospital in a stable condition following the incident on Water Street on Monday 26 May.

"As part of the ongoing investigation, we have also been able to identify more people who were injured, with 79 in total who we are now speaking with.

"A 53-year-old man from West Derby, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs, remains in police custody.

"The investigation team has today been granted further time to continue questioning him in police custody, which will remain in place until tomorrow."

Merseyside Police also revised the number of people injured in the incident up to 79

DS Wilson said: "I'm pleased to say that the number of people in hospital is reducing as they continue to recover from the awful incident.

"We continue to support those still receiving treatment and as part of our ongoing enquiries we are identifying more people who were injured.

"I want to reassure the public of Merseyside that detectives are making significant progress as we seek to establish the full circumstances that led to what happened.

"In addition, extensive CCTV enquiries are being carried out across the city to establish the movements of the car, a Ford Galaxy, before the incident took place.

"We have already had an incredible response from many of those who were there on the day, and I thank them for their co-operation with our investigation.

"I would encourage anyone who has not yet contacted police who may have information on this incident to do so."

A 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs