Liverpool FC issue new statement after 'unimaginable scenes of distress' and 'appalling incident'

Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan has released a statement to address the "unimaginable scenes of distress" caused by the "appalling" incident which marred the club's parade. Liverpool's celebrations at winning the were overshadowed by a serious incident which saw 27 people injured.

Monday's event was marred after a for driving a car in the city centre. The club have for staff on Tuesday and have now issued a statement.

Hogan said: "On behalf of all of us here at Club, I would like to extend our heartfelt thoughts to all those who’ve been affected by this appalling incident on Water Street yesterday evening.

"This weekend was one of celebration, emotion and joy spread across the city in our entire fan base, and it ended in unimaginable scenes of distress with this appalling incident.

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"I’d like to pay tribute to our emergency services and partner agencies – , North West and St John Ambulance Services, and Merseyside Fire and Rescue – who dealt with the incident, and now our hospital staff across the city who are dealing with those who are injured, including tragically four children.

"I would also like to thank our supporters who witnessed this event and helped each other where they could. We continue to work with the emergency services and the local authorities to support their ongoing investigation and once again we would ask if anyone has any further information about the incident, please contact Merseyside Police."

Former Liverpool manager was in the city over the weekend and also . He wrote: "My family and I are shocked and devastated. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are injured and affected. You'll never walk alone."

Speaking to Radio 5 Live on Tuesday morning, City Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said there were "still four people who are very, very ill in hospital". He added: "We are hoping of course that they pull through."

He added in a statement on Tuesday: "There is still a police presence here and a tent up at the scene and the police will continue to carry out their investigations until they are satisfied that they have collected all the evidence and that they can open Water Street and the surrounding area.

"Yesterday is a complete contrast to the scene now, there is hardly anybody on the streets and yesterday there was up to one million people perhaps on these streets all with one thing in mind to show the football team that they love the admiration, the euphoria at winning the Premier League and watch their heroes go by and that's what happened to the large extent."