Car Driver Involved in Liverpool Parade Crash Faces UK Court Following Incident, Leaving 79 Individuals Injured After Vehicle Collision During Liverpool Football Club's Trophy Celebration.
FormerRoyal Marine Accused of Driving into Liverpool FC Celebration Crowd
A man once part of the British Royal Marines, identified as Paul Doyle, 53, appeared in court on Friday amid allegations that he drove a vehicle into a crowd of people celebrating Liverpool Football Club's Premier League title victory.
During his brief appearance at Liverpool Magistrates' Court, Doyle reportedly read out his personal details, as per reports from UK media sources.
Indictments against Doyle consist of seven charges, such as dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. These offenses are punishable by life imprisonment if proven guilty. The charges were brought after a dark Ford Galaxy allegedly struck supporters attending a festive procession in the city center in celebration of Liverpool FC's Premier League triumph.
Authorities report that the event led to injuries for 79 individuals, ranging in age from nine to 78 years old, with no reported fatalities. Merseyside Police disclosed that seven victims are still hospitalized.
Details from local reports suggest that Doyle resides in a suburb of Liverpool, and he is a businessman with three teenage children.
The alleged assault followed an extensive and ongoing investigation by the Crown Prosecution Service, according to Sarah Hammond. Hammond stated that authorities are diligently combing evidence such as video recordings and witness statements to provide justice for each victim.
Merseyside Police swiftly dismissed any speculation of terrorism as the motive behind the crash, revealing that the suspect was a white British man, in an effort to counter the propagation of misinformation online. Misinformation had previously resulted in anti-immigration and Islamophobic riots in some parts of England following an alleged incident in Southport last year.
Background
On Monday, May 26, the scene unfolded when the crowd dispersed from the celebration parade. Philip Astbury, the prosecutor, stated that Doyle allegedly used his vehicle as a weapon to deliberately harm bystanders.
The legal proceedings are currently making their way through Liverpool Crown Court, with the next hearing scheduled for August 14, 2025, as a plea and case-management hearing, and a tentative trial date set for November 24, 2025.
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During the court appearances, Doyle is facing charges, including 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. [1][2][3]
- The alleged incident involving a former Royal Marine, Paul Doyle, has been labeled as 'breaking news', as he faces charges of driving into a Liverpool FC celebration crowd.
- The charges against Doyle, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent, could potentially lead to life imprisonment if proven guilty.
- The incident has been categorized under 'crime-and-justice', resulting in injuries for 79 individuals, and seven victims are still hospitalized.
- Despite earlier concerns about terrorism following similar incidents, authorities have confirmed that there's no evidence suggesting terrorism was the motive for Doyle's actions, dismissing any speculation of terrorism.
