During a parade celebrating Liverpool\u2019s Premier League title on Monday (local time), a car drove into a crowd of fans, injuring 27 people, including two in critical condition. Police stated that the incident is not believed to be terrorism-related. A 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area, suspected to be the driver, has been arrested.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Liverpool said they are \"in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this evening\".<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident. We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident,\" the club added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Premier League in a statement expressed solidarity with Liverpool and the people affected by the incident.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Everyone at the Premier League is shocked by the appalling events in Liverpool this evening, and our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected. We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident,\" it wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOur thoughts are with Liverpool FC and the city of Liverpool after today\u2019s awful incident,\u201d Manchester United, historically Liverpool\u2019s fiercest opponent, posted on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
There were similar sentiments from Everton, Liverpool\u2019s neighbour on Merseyside. \u201cOur thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city,\" Everton said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
FIFA President Gianni Infantino extended his thoughts and prayers to those affected by the tragic incident, expressing solidarity on behalf of the global football community.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cFootball stands together with Liverpool FC and all fans of the club following the horrific incident,\u201d he posted on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite its immense success - including 20 top-flight English titles and six European Cups - Liverpool FC have also endured heartbreaking tragedies, notably the Heysel and Hillsborough stadium disasters in the 1980s.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cFootball stands together with Liverpool FC and all fans of the club following the horrific incident,\u201d he posted on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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