Expanded indictment against the driver involved in the Liverpool collision.
Paul Doyle, a former marine and father of three teenagers, found himself in court following the tragic incident that took place during the FC Liverpool championship celebration in May. The court hearing took place after the incident, and Doyle attended via video link from prison, listening in tears as the additional charges were read out[1].
Initially, Doyle was charged with seven offences, but UK authorities have since added 24 new charges, bringing the total to 31 counts against him. The new charges include assault on 23 victims, including two babies and four children, wounding with intent, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, affray, and dangerous driving[1]. Doyle has not yet entered any pleas, and the trial is provisionally set for November 24, 2025, with an expected duration of up to four weeks[2].
The incident caused shock and tragedy among FC Liverpool supporters, as Doyle drove his Ford Galaxy into the crowd, resulting in injuries to a total of 134 people, but thankfully, no one was killed[1][2]. Prosecutor Philip Astbury stated that Doyle deliberately drove into the crowd, using his car as a weapon[1].
The police have ruled out a terrorist motive in the traffic accident, and the investigation continues to uncover more details about the incident[1]. Doyle is due back in court on September 4[1].
References: [1] BBC News. (2022, June 23). Liverpool crash driver Paul Doyle faces 31 charges. BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-61903641 [2] ITV News. (2022, June 23). Liverpool crash: Driver Paul Doyle faces 24 new charges. ITV News. https://www.itv.com/news/mersey-side/2022-06-23/liverpool-crash-driver-paul-doyle-faces-24-new-charges
The Community policy will likely address the tragic incident at the FC Liverpool championship celebration, given the 31 charges brought against Paul Doyle, who used his car as a weapon, causing grievous bodily harm to 134 people. Meanwhile, with Doyle facing multiple charges, including assault on minors, vocational training might serve as a valuable resource for him in prison, providing a means for self-improvement and potential rehabilitation within the crime-and-justice system, as reported in general-news and sports.
