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Liverpool parade crash suspect Paul Doyle wipes away tears as he appears in court facing 31 charges

2025-11-25 11:45
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Liverpool parade crash suspect Paul Doyle wipes away tears as he appears in court facing 31 charges

He confirmed his name as his trial at Liverpool crown court begins.

Liverpool parade crash suspect Paul Doyle wipes away tears as he appears in court facing 31 charges Brooke Davies Brooke Davies Published November 25, 2025 11:45am Updated November 25, 2025 11:46am Share this article via whatsappShare this article via xCopy the link to this article.Link is copiedShare this article via facebook A prison van arriving at Liverpool Crown Court, where Paul Doyle, 53, is accused of multiple offences after allegedly driving into crowds of football fans gathered in the city centre for the Liverpool FC end of season victory parade on May 26. Picture date: Tuesday November 25, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire Paul Doyle, 53, arriving at Liverpool Crown Court (Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

The dad who has been accused of ploughing his car into a crowd at Liverpool FC’s victory parade, injuring at least 134 people has appeared in court.

Paul Doyle, 54, confirmed his name at Liverpool Crown Court after being charged with 31 offences, including assault against one six-month-old and one seven-month-old.

Footage at the time showed a Ford Galaxy striking fans and trapping some under its wheels, as people made their way back from watching the parade on Water Street on May 26.

Doyle, a former Royal Marine commando, appeared in the dock in the first day of the trial wearing a black suit and glasses.

When asked to confirm his name, he said: ‘Yes I am.’

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Liverpool Football Club were celebrating winning their second Premier League title when the car drove into crowds.

The ages of the injured range from nine to 78-years-old. They have all since been discharged from hospital.

Paul Doyle is seen in a court drawing at his appearance via videolink at Liverpool Crown Court. // A man accused of "using his car as a weapon" by deliberately driving into crowds of Liverpool FC fans has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges. More than 130 people, including eight children, were injured when a Ford Galaxy car struck pedestrians on Water Street in Liverpool City Centre, as fans celebrated the club's Premier League victory parade on 26 May. Former Royal Marine Commando Paul Doyle, 53, faces charges including causing grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving. Photo released 04/09/2025 Paul Doyle has been chagred with 31 offences (Picture: Julia Quenzler/SWNS)

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