A total of 27 people were taken to hospital by ambulance after Monday evening’s incident on Water Street in the city centre.
Twenty others were treated at the scene for minor injuries, and a cyclist paramedic at the scene was among those struck by the vehicle.
At a news conference, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims stressed that the incident is not being treated as terror-related.
She said a 53-year-old white British man remains in custody, who is believed to be the person driving the vehicle.
“What I can tell you is that we believe this to be an isolated incident, and we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection to it,” she added.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described the scenes as “appalling”.
“My thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident,” he said.
“I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate.”
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is also being kept updated about the events.
In a post on X, she wrote: “Thank you to the police and emergency services for their swift response to the truly shocking and horrendous scenes in Liverpool this evening.
“Thinking of all those affected at this very difficult time. The police are investigating, and I’m being kept updated on developments.”
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