Liverpool parade victim's two chilling words after being hit by car in crowd
Liverpool fan Jack Trotter was hit by a car during the Reds' Premier League title winning celebration, and was subsequently rushed to hospital
A Liverpool fan who was hit by a car during tonight's celebrations has revealed he's in "absolute agony".
Jack Trotter was struck by the driver on Water Street, shortly after 6pm. He was celebrating his team's league title win during the club's victory parade, before tragedy struck.
He had travelled to Liverpool from Northern Ireland, along with his girlfriend and friends. But, after the horrifying incident, he was immediately taken to hospital.
Speaking from hospital, the Liverpool fan told BBC News he was in "absolute agony".
Merseyside Police confirmed a 53-year-old man was arrested at the scene, after the car drove into dozens of people.
Four children were among those injured after a car ploughed into a crowd of people during Liverpool's Premier League victory parade, with one child seriously hurt.
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said the Bank Holiday Monday incident was not being treated as terrorism and was believed to be an isolated incident following the arrest of a 53-year-old man at the scene.
The force said the suspect was the driver the of the car, white, British and from the Liverpool area.
At a press conference on Monday evening, Dave Kitchin from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said 27 people were taken to hospital and 20 people were treated at the scene, with four children among the injured.
He said two of those taken to hospital, including one of the children, suffered serious injuries.
"We can confirm that our teams treated 20 patients at the scene for minor injuries, and these did not need hospital treatment," he said.
"Twenty-seven patients in total were taken to hospital by ambulance, and we believe two of those, including one of the children, have sustained serious injuries."
Footage circulating online on Monday appeared to show the vehicle speed up as it veered into pedestrians on both sides of the crowded street.
Officers surrounded the car as witnesses attempted to stop the driver, who was eventually detained by police.
Emergency services were quickly at the scene and several casualties were taken away by ambulances. A large police cordon was put in place on Water Street and emergency vehicles could be seen lining the road.
A conscious man on a stretcher was seen being put into an ambulance and the paramedic told police he believed the Liverpool Royal Hospital may be overwhelmed.
Police lined the junction of Castle Street and Water Street and firefighters were also at the scene. A large blue tent was erected in Water Street, with two fire engines parked in front. An ambulance incident unit was parked nearby before driving away. A police van and car blocked Water Street, and other police vehicles were parked along The Strand.
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