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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 13:13, 30 May 2025 A man accused of driving a car into crowds of fans
during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade will stand trial later this year. Paul Doyle appeared before Liverpool Crown Court this afternoon, 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, 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 during a brief hearing The 53-year-old was not asked to enter any pleas during either this hearing or an appearance before Liverpool Magistrates' Court
this morning. However, a trial date has now been scheduled for November 24 this year, provisionally lasting for three to four weeks. Doyle nodded as he was told he would be further remanded
into custody ahead of a plea hearing on August 14. The Honorary Recorder of Liverpool Judge Andrew Menary KC told him: "I am going to adjourn this matter now. The next hearing so far as
you are concerned is a plea and trial preparation hearing on the 14th of August. The purpose of that hearing will be to enter your pleas to the indictment." Doyle was charged with the
seven offences, which relate to a total of six complainants, on Thursday 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, aged 11 and 17, can be named for legal reasons. Article continues below 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.
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 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. Article continues below "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."