Liverpool police granted more powers to disperse crowds after wild celebrations

Part of Liver Building caught fire as fans celebrated Premier League triumph for second night, defying Covid-19 risks

Police have been granted more power to disperse crowds in Liverpool after part of the Liver Building caught on fire amid wild celebrations over the city's Premier League triumph.

Merseyside Police issued a section 34 dispersal order for the city centre - allowing officers to break up groups of more than two people - until Sunday.