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THE 53-YEAR-OLD IS ACCUSED OF DRIVING A CAR INTO CROWDS OF FANS DURING MONDAY'S PREMIER LEAGUE VICTORY CELEBRATIONS 11:58, 30 May 2025 A man accused of driving a car into crowds of fans
during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade has appeared in court. Paul Doyle was brought before Liverpool Magistrates’ Court this morning, Friday, after being charged with a series
of alleged offences following the incident during Monday’s title celebrations in Liverpool city centre. A total of 79 pedestrians, ranging from four children aged as young as nine to a
78-year-old casualty, were injured after being struck by a Ford Galaxy on Water Street shortly after 6pm, with 50 requiring hospital treatment. Seven remain as inpatients at present, but are
said to be in a stable condition and believed to be recovering well. Doyle, of Burghill Road in West Derby, is accused of two counts of wounding with intent, two charges of inflicting
grievous bodily harm, two of attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving. Wearing a black suit, white shirt and grey tie and sporting unkempt, greying dark hair in the
dock, he spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth and was not asked to enter any pleas. The 53-year-old, who sat with his head bowed in the dock and appeared ashen-faced,
was remanded into custody by District Judge Paul Healey ahead of a further appearance before Liverpool Crown Court this afternoon. Courtroom 36 was filled with around two dozen members of
the press during the hearing. Doyle was charged with the seven alleged offences, which relate to a total of six complainants, yesterday afternoon. Two of the counts are in relation to
children, namely one of wounding with intent and one of attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm, although none of the two men, two women and two boys can be named for legal reasons. The
defendant was pictured arriving in a GEOAmey van early this morning, flanked by police officers on motorcycles. Two Matrix vans and a number of PCs were also seen outside the court building
on Derby Square. Article continues below Merseyside Police's assistant chief constable Jenny Sims said during a press conference at the force's headquarters on Thursday: "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. 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. As always, my
thoughts remain with the victims and everyone impacted." Sarah Hammond, chief crown prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service Mersey Cheshire, meanwhile told the media: "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. The charges will be kept under review as the investigation progresses. "We know
Monday’s shocking scenes reverberated around the city of Liverpool and the entire country on what should have been a day of celebration for hundreds of thousands of Liverpool FC supporters.
Our thoughts remain with all those affected. "Criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and he has the right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be
no reporting, commentary or sharing of information or media online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings. Please allow the legal process to take its course without undue
speculation." Article continues below Both Merseyside Police and the North West Ambulance Service declared major incidents in the aftermath of what the force described as an
"isolated incident", which is not believed to be terrorism related. Road closures remained in place in the area on Tuesday before being lifted overnight into Wednesday morning. THE
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