Extended custody for driver involved in Liverpool crowd collision - Prolongation of detention for motorists apprehended amid unruly throngs in Liverpool
In an update on the Liverpool car incident, the police have extended the detention of a local businessman, Paul Doyle, charged for his role in a crash during a football club celebration.
On Monday evening, Doyle, a 53-year-old father of three, drove his car into a crowd in Liverpool's northwest, injuring nearly 80 people, with most admitted to hospitals, and seven still in stable condition.
Initial investigations suggest Doyle, who faces charges including grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving, might have followed an ambulance through the crowd, evading a roadblock. The exact circumstances remain unclear.
Authorities are reviewing footage from surveillance cameras to ascertain the exact path of the car. A circulating video shows a dark Ford Galaxy colliding with pedestrians on Water Street, throwing some to the side or onto the hood.
UK officials are treating the incident as non-terrorist related. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the scenes as "horrific," echoed by headlines of "horror" in newspapers like "The Sun" and "The Times."
Sources:[1] BBC News, "Liverpool driver charged over crash after football fans' victory celebration," May 29, 2025.[2] Liverpool Echo, "Police appeal for public help in Liverpool car crash investigation," May 28, 2025.
- The investigation into the Liverpool car crash involving Liverpool F.C. football fans has led to the arrest of a driver, Paul Doyle, who was detained by the police for extended questioning.
- The incident, which occurred in Liverpool's northwest and resulted in over 80 injuries, is being investigated as a crime-and-justice matter, with Doyle facing charges including grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving.
