Paul Doyle pleaded not guilty to 31 charges including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The 53-year-old appeared at Liverpool Crown Court following an incident where a car was driven into crowds during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade.
The incident occurred on 26 May on Water Street in Liverpool city centre as thousands of fans celebrated the team's Premier League triumph. Doyle was arrested three days later on 29 May after driving a Ford Galaxy Titanium through the crowd of supporters.
Scale of incident emerges
According to Merseyside Police, 134 people were injured in the incident. The charges relate to victims ranging in age from six months to 77 years, including babies aged six and seven months.
The case has escalated significantly from the original seven charges, with 24 additional charges added at a previous hearing. Metro reports that Doyle appeared emotional during earlier court proceedings, breaking down in tears during a videolink appearance.
Trial preparations underway
The trial is scheduled for 24 November and is expected to last three to four weeks. The case represents one of the most serious incidents to emerge from what should have been a celebration for Liverpool supporters.
The charges include dangerous driving, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and affray. The incident shocked the football community and prompted a major police investigation into the events surrounding the victory parade.
Sources used: "Guardian", "Metro", "GB News", "Independent", "Daily Star", "Sky News", "Express", "BBC" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
