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AT LEAST 79 PEOPLE WERE INJURED WHEN A FORD GALAXY, WHICH HAD BEEN DRIVEN ALONG DALE STREET AND ONTO WATER STREET, LIVERPOOL, COLLIDED WITH THE CROWD, HOURS AFTER THE LIVERPOOL FC TITLE
PARADE PATRICK EDRICH Crime reporter 18:04, 29 May 2025 A suspect has been charged in connection with a car ploughing into a crowd shortly after the Liverpool FC title parade, leaving at
least 79 people injured. The incident occurred on May 26 when a Ford Galaxy collided with the crowd on Water Street after being driven along Dale Street. Merseyside Police has confirmed that
Paul Desmond Sanders Doyle, 53, of Burghill Road in West Derby, has been charged with two counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He also faces
two counts of causing unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, two counts of attempted unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent
to cause grievous bodily harm, and one count of dangerous driving. The investigation remains ongoing, and Doyle is set to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on May 30. Assistant
Chief Constable Jenny Sims stated, "I want to provide an update to you all during what has been a very challenging week. As always, our thoughts remain with all those injured and
affected by the appalling incident that took place during the Liverpool Football Club Parade on Monday." She added, "As you have heard from our CPS colleagues, the man arrested by
Merseyside Police following the incident on Water Street has now been charged with seven serious offences.", reports the Liverpool Echo. OUR CHRONICLELIVE DAILY NEWSLETTER IS FREE. YOU
CAN SIGN UP TO RECEIVE IT HERE. IT WILL KEEP YOU UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS AND TOP STORIES FROM THE NORTH EAST. "Paul Desmond Sanders Doyle, 53 years, of Burghill
Road, West Derby has this afternoon been charged with two counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; two counts of causing unlawful and malicious
grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; two counts of attempted unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, all contrary to
Section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. He has been charged with one count of dangerous driving contrary to Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. "Doyle has been
remanded into custody and will appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court in the morning. "I fully understand how this incident has left us all shocked and saddened, and I know many
will continue to have concerns and questions. "Our detectives are working tirelessly, with diligence and professionalism, to seek the answers to all those questions. When we are able
to, we will provide further information. Merseyside Police is determined to gather as much evidence as possible to ensure that every avenue is explored. "Now that Paul Doyle has been
charged, we ask that the judicial process be allowed to continue without any speculation online or elsewhere that could impede the pursuit of justice for all those affected. "A total of
79 people who were injured continue to be in contact with our officers and staff, and seven people remain in hospital, receiving the expert care of our NHS colleagues. I hope that all of
those who were injured, or witnessed this terrible incident are able - given time - to heal and recover. "This continues to be a large and complex investigation and detectives are
reviewing a huge volume of CCTV and mobile phone footage submitted by the public and businesses, as well as footage from our own body worn cameras and dashcams. "We are extremely
grateful for the ongoing cooperation of the public who have, and continue to, share their footage and witness accounts with detectives. Their input is vital to our ongoing enquiries. "I
would encourage anyone who has not yet contacted police who may have relevant information to please come forward and contact us. Information, including video footage, can be passed to us
via the Major Incident Police Portal, details of which are available on our Merseyside Police website. Article continues below "As always, my thoughts remain with victims and everyone
impacted." Chief crown prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire, Sarah Hammond, said: “The investigation is at an early stage. Prosecutors and police are continuing to work at pace to review
a huge volume of evidence. “This includes multiple pieces of video footage and numerous witness statements. It is important to ensure every victim gets the justice they deserve.”