Along with the statement the club issued last night, Liverpool FC have also postponed a number of internal staff events celebrating the Premier League title win that had been planned for today.
In an internal email sent last night, staff were also told that the club “will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities” and encouraged “to come together at this time to support each other”.
READ FULL STATEMENT BY LIVERPOOL FC
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 evening.
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 and Premier League offer condolences
Everton FC says “our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city”.
The Premier League has also released a statement, saying “everyone at the Premier League is shocked by the appalling events in Liverpool this evening, and our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected.
“We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident.”
As a reminder, thousands had gathered in the city to celebrate Liverpool FC’s Premier League trophy parade.
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