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A day of celebration was abruptly turned into a horror — which was then exploited by Tommy Robinson's loathsome online posts

This is the way we would remember Liverpool FC's victory parade, members of the team celebrating on open-top bus, but for the shocking events minutes later. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA

Readers have no doubt seen the horrifying footage from Liverpool when a day of celebration was abruptly turned into a terrifying experience for thousands of fans.

With more than half a million people lining the city’s streets to celebrate Liverpool’s league title victory and watch the players parade the trophy on an open-top bus, the stage was set for a day of joy and excitement. The shocking sight of a car driving into the crowds assembled at Water St in the city ended the festival atmosphere.