The suspect accused of ramming a car into a crowd in Liverpool at a Premier League victory parade on Monday has been arrested for attempted murder, reckless driving and is believed to have been on drugs during the incident,

Liverpool FC statement "We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this eve

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The collision is being treated as an isolated incident and police are not looking for anyone else in relation to it.

A man who police say drove a minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans is suspected of attempted murder and driving after using drugs, police say.

Liverpool legends including Sir Kenny Dalglish, Jurgen Klopp, Steven Gerrard and Virgil van Dijk have all sent messages of support to those impacted by the terrible events that occurred during the club’s Premier League title parade.

Investigators say the man who struck dozens of pedestrians at a Liverpool soccer parade has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs.

A 53-year-old British man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a vehicle that struck pedestrians during Liverpool's English Premier League championship parade on Sunday.

A 53-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder, reckless driving and being unfit to operate a vehicle after ramming into a crowd in Liverpool. ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has posted on his Instagram story saying his "thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected" by the incident at the team's victory parade. Alongside a photo of the city's Liver Building behind red smoke, Van Dijk added: "Praying for a speedy recovery for everyone who suffered injuries. We are all with you."