Liverpool Parade Crash: Paul Doyle Faces 31 Charges After Driving into Crowds

Former British marine charged with multiple counts after Liverpool parade incident

Learn about the charges brought against Paul Doyle, a former British Marine, after allegedly crashing into Liverpool fans during a title parade celebration.

Merseyside Police have updated the number of injuries from the incident where Paul Doyle allegedly drove his Ford Galaxy Titanium into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League title win. According to recent reports, Doyle faces charges related to this incident, which left a significant number of people injured. Initially, reports indicated 79 people were injured, with seven still in hospital in stable condition. However, the police update mentions identifying more people who were injured, which might align with the reported 134 injuries.

The incident occurred on May 26 around 6 pm on Water Street, where a video posted on social media showed a car driving into supporters. Doyle, 53, was arrested and is facing 31 charges involving 29 victims aged between six months and 77. These charges include attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, wounding with intent, and affray. Doyle appeared tearfully at Liverpool Crown Court via videolink from prison, where he didn't enter any pleas. The case has been adjourned to September 4 for Doyle to enter pleas, with a provisional trial date set for November 24.

Liverpool Parade Incident Leaves Multiple Injured

A devastating incident occurred during Liverpool's Premier League title celebration parade when a car crashed into a crowd of people gathered on Water Street in the city center. The collision left 109 people injured, including four children, with at least 50 taken to the hospital. Among the injured were two babies, aged six and seven months, who were among the six children affected by the incident.

BREAKING: A man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool FC's victory parade, Paul Doyle, is facing a further 24 charges related to the incident. https://t.co/bgQDuOj3xa

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Chaos Erupts During Celebration

The city's world-famous football team, Liverpool FC, had just celebrated their record-equalling 20th English top-flight title, drawing hundreds of thousands of fans to the parade route. As the team's stars rode on an open-top bus, fans lined the streets to cheer, but the joyous atmosphere turned to horror when the car struck pedestrians. Emergency services quickly responded, cordoning off the area and providing medical assistance to those in need.

Court Hearing for Liverpool Parade Crash Suspect

Paul Doyle, 53, appeared via videolink from prison at Liverpool Crown Court, wearing a grey T-shirt, for a 20-minute hearing. Several relatives of the victims and over 20 members of the media attended the court session. Doyle, accused of driving into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League title win, didn't enter any pleas during the hearing.

Case Adjourned to September 4

Judge Andrew Menary adjourned the case until September 4, when Doyle is expected to enter pleas. Earlier this year, a provisional trial date was set for November 24, with the case anticipated to last three to four weeks. Doyle faces 31 charges, including attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, wounding with intent, and affray, involving 29 victims aged between six months and 77.