UK man Paul Doyle charged with 7 offences after Liverpool crash
UK police on Thursday charged a 53-year-old man with seven offences for allegedly ramming a car into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League title earlier this week.
Paul Doyle faces counts including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent during Monday's incident in the northwestern English city, authorities said.
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