Liverpool Parade Crash: Paul Doyle Faces 24 New Charges as Victims Speak Out

Liverpool Parade Crash Suspect Breaks Down as Charges Mount

What began as a day of pure joy for Liverpool FC fans turned into one of the darkest chapters in the city’s modern history. Now, three months on from the club’s Premier League victory parade, the man accused of driving a minivan into celebrating crowds has been hit with a fresh wave of charges.

Paul Doyle, 53, from West Derby, appeared via video link in Liverpool Crown Court this week, where prosecutors laid out an additional 24 charges against him. The alleged crash left a trail of devastation — 134 people injured, 50 hospitalised, and lives forever altered

From Celebration to Chaos

On May 26, Liverpool’s streets were awash with red as around 1.5 million people turned out to celebrate the club’s title triumph. Fans of all ages, from newborns to pensioners, lined the route.

But just hours after the parade ended, chaos struck. A dark grey Ford Galaxy was filmed ploughing into pedestrians, sending screams echoing through the streets. Police later confirmed that the youngest victim was just six months old, while the oldest was a 77-year-old woman.

Courtroom Emotion and Tense Atmosphere

As the latest hearing began, Doyle was visibly emotional. Wearing a grey t-shirt and sitting behind a desk with a notepad and glasses in front of him, the father of three clasped his hands to his face, struggling to answer the judge’s questions through tears.

In the public gallery, the divide was palpable — some seats were filled by Doyle’s family, others by the victims’ loved ones. The air in the courtroom was tense, with the weight of the tragedy hanging over every word spoken.

The Charges He Now Faces

Doyle now faces a total of 31 charges, including:

• 18 counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm

• 9 counts of grievous bodily harm with intent

• 2 counts of wounding with intent

• 1 count of dangerous driving

• 1 count of affray

Eight children, whose identities remain protected under court order, are among the 29 victims listed in the indictment.

Trial Ahead

Judge Andrew Menary adjourned the proceedings until September 4, when Doyle is expected to enter a plea in person. A trial lasting three to four weeks is scheduled for November 24.

For Liverpool, a city known for its unity in both triumph and tragedy, the case is more than a legal process — it is an emotional reckoning for a community still healing from a day that should have been remembered for football glory, not fear.

Source:The Mirror UK 

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