Liverpool ramming: Ex-policeman sends message to eyewitnesses who have footage of incident - ‘Don’t do it’

Speaking on GB News, he said the police will be working hard to find out the “motive” behind the incident.

“The suspect has been arrested. They are going to find out what on earth is going on. Who is he, where does he live?

“Police can fingerprint him now and find out if he has a criminal background pretty quickly.

“They will go and search the house if they can identify one. They have got to find out the motive of this absolutely appalling situation.

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“Those who have their own mobile footage of this, don’t go and stick it on the internet.

“That is revolting. Don’t do it. If you have something of value, send it into authorities and they will deal with it accordingly.”

A car rammed into a crowd of pedestrians during Liverpool's Premier League victory parade in the city centre, leaving multiple people injured.

The incident occurred on Water Street at around 6pm on Monday evening. According to witnesses, the vehicle "deliberately" ploughed into fans who had gathered to celebrate Liverpool's Premier League triumph.

Emergency services rushed to the scene as police detained a male driver. The situation is still developing as authorities respond to the collision.

Merseyside Police confirmed they were "currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre."

In a statement, they said: "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." Police added that emergency services were at the scene and that they would "issue more updates as we have them."

The incident followed a major celebration in Liverpool city centre, where tens of thousands of fans had gathered despite wet weather conditions.

Supporters lined the streets waving scarves and flags as they watched Liverpool's players display the Premier League trophy. The team's victory parade featured two buses bearing the words "Ours Again" carrying the triumphant players through the packed streets.

The celebration had drawn massive crowds before being marred by the collision.

Details surrounding the incident are still developing as police continue their investigation.

Merseyside Police have not yet released information about the number of people injured or the severity of injuries sustained.

The male driver remains in custody as authorities gather evidence and speak to witnesses. Police have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The collision has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a day of celebration for Liverpool supporters following their Premier League victory.