Alleged liverpool parade crash driver appears in court

PAUL DOYLE FACED CHARGES RELATED TO GBH, WOUNDING AND DANGEROUS DRIVING NEIL SHAW Assistant Editor 12:05, 30 May 2025Updated 12:20, 30 May 2025 The alleged driver of a car that ploughed into

a crowd at Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade has appeared in court. Paul Doyle, 53, appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning charged with seven offences following

the incident on Water Street in the city centre on Monday, which resulted in 79 people suffering injuries. The father-of-three, of Croxteth, Liverpool, was remanded in custody to appear at

Liverpool Crown Court on Friday afternoon. Doyle, wearing a black suit, white shirt and grey tie, looked emotional as he was brought in from the cells and looked around at the dozens of

reporters packing the courtroom, his face crumpling slightly as he held back tears. District Judge Paul Healey asked the defendant to identify himself and in a croaky voice, Doyle confirmed

his name and gave his date of birth and address in Liverpool. At one point, Doyle shook his head as Philip Astbury, prosecuting, was speaking. He is accused of two counts of wounding with

intent, two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and one count of dangerous driving. The charges relate to six

victims, including two children. Reporting restrictions preventing the victims from being identified were made by the judge. Doyle made no indications of pleas after the charges were read to

the court. He stood with his hands clasped and nodded as he was remanded in custody. Article continues below On Thursday, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the charges against Doyle,

who is reportedly an ex-Royal Marine, would be kept “under review as the investigation progresses”. Chief crown prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire, Sarah Hammond, said: “The investigation

is at an early stage. Prosecutors and police are continuing to work at pace to review a huge volume of evidence. This includes multiple pieces of video footage and numerous witness

statements. “It is important to ensure every victim gets the justice they deserve.” Article continues below The ages of those injured ranges from nine to 78 and seven people remained in

hospital on Thursday, police said. Police previously said they believed the car that struck pedestrians was able to follow an ambulance crew attending to someone suffering a heart attack

after a road block during Liverpool FC’s celebrations was temporarily lifted.