Klopp 'shocked' by Liverpool incident after making trip for parade
Former Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp has expressed his sadness after a car drove into a crowd of fans celebrating the club's Premier League title.
The German had travelled to Liverpool to witness Monday's open top bus parade, having missed the chance to properly celebrate their 2020 title while he was coach due to coronavirus restrictions.
He wrote on Instagram on Tuesday: "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."
Four people are still "very, very ill in hospital" after the incident, the city's metro mayor has said. Around a million fans were estimated to be on the streets of the city centre. The incident, which is at yet unexplained, happened towards the end of the title party.
Police said a 53-year-old male suspect in custody is thought to be the driver of the car, white, British and from the Liverpool area, and added that it was not being treated as terrorism.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement: "Football stands together with Liverpool FC and all fans of the club following the horrific incident that has taken place during the trophy parade in the city.
"From everyone at FIFA, we offer our thoughts and prayers to all those affected."
Rival clubs and many more across the football world have shown solidarity with Liverpool.
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