Liverpool FC, along with Everton and Tranmere Rovers, has expressed solidarity and support following a serious incident in Liverpool city centre. The incident occurred on Bank Holiday Monday, coinciding with Liverpool’s Premier League trophy tour, and has prompted a strong response from local football clubs and authorities.
Liverpool FC said: “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.”
Everton FC tweeted: “Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city.”
Tranmere Rovers posted: “All of our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the incident in Liverpool city centre this evening.”
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police 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 incident has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a celebratory occasion for Liverpool FC, as the team paraded the Premier League trophy through the city. The club’s statement, echoed by fellow Merseyside clubs Everton and Tranmere Rovers, underscores the community’s unity in the face of adversity.
Merseyside Police have urged the public to refrain from speculation and to provide any information directly to the authorities. The police have confirmed the arrest of a 53-year-old man from the Liverpool area and are conducting extensive investigations to determine the events leading up to the collision. They have also requested that any distressing content related to the incident not be shared online, but instead be reported to the police.
The response from Liverpool’s football clubs highlights the solidarity within the community, as they rally together to support those affected by the incident. This collective effort from the clubs and the authorities aims to ensure that the necessary support and information are provided to those in need.
