Merseyside Police release new statement with update on man arrested in Liverpool parade incident

Merseyside Police have released a new statement regarding the incident that happened during Liverpool's Premier League title parade.

On Monday, Liverpool players and staff finally got the chance to celebrate their Premier League triumph with fans as the trophy was paraded around the city on an open-top bus.

However, the whole day was marred by a serious incident that took place on Water Street in the city centre.

At around 6pm, a video posted on social media showed a car driving down Water Street, striking down many supporters.

It was later confirmed by Merseyside Police that a 53-year-old white British man was arrested.

Liverpool's title celebrations were marred by the incident on Water Street. Image: Getty

David Kitchin of North West Ambulance Service then revealed that 20 people were treated at the scene and out of the 27 taken to hospital, two suffered serious injuries.

On Thursday afternoon, a new update was delivered.

As reported by The Echo, police have been given more time to question the man arrested in connection with the incident.

It has been claimed that a total of 79 people were injured, with seven still in hospital in a stable condition.

Detective Superintendent Rachel 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."

The incident occurred at around 6pm on Monday evening. Image: Getty

She added: “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.

“An extensive investigation into the precise circumstances of the incident is ongoing, and we continue to ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding the incident and refrain from sharing distressing content online.”