Paul Doyle named and charged over Liverpool parade crash
Paul Doyle, 53, has been charged with dangerous driving, causing GBH with intent, wounding with intent to cause GBH and attempting to cause GBH with intent.
A large number of people, including children, were left injured following the crash, with a nine-year-old among those injured
Police believe the car which struck pedestrians was able to follow an ambulance crew attending to someone suffering a heart attack after a road block was temporarily lifted.
The incident took place on Water Street in the city centre on Monday during celebrations of Liverpool's Premier League victory.
Videos on social media have appeared to show people in the crowd attempting to get close to the driver in the lead up to the incident, with one managing to open the driver's car door.
The driver can then be seen closing the door before accelerating into crowds on both sides of the street.
Members of the public also filmed the aftermath of the incident, with some kicking the vehicle and smashing the back window after attempting to chase the car down.
A large number of police officers could then be seen guarding the vehicle moments after the collision.
Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill later confirmed there were a total of 65 casualties following the incident.
More than 50 people, including children, were treated in different hospitals and 11 people remained there on Tuesday in a stable condition.
A nine-year-old was among those injured, with the age of the victims ranging to 78, with all understood to be British.
On Wednesday, the force said seven people remained in hospital in a stable condition.
Messages of support have been sent to the people of Liverpool since the incident, including from the King who said: 'I know that the strength of community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support to those in need.'
The Prince and Princess of Wales also said they were 'deeply saddened' by the parade crash, adding: 'What should have been a joyful celebration ended with tragedy.'
The Princess Royal also visited the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, where medical staff spoke of how they were 'very, very fortunate' that there were no more injuries.
The force officially named the man as Paul Doyle on May 29.
Doyle, 53, of the West Derby area of Liverpool, is accused of two counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and two counts of causing unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He is also accused of two counts of attempted unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and one count of dangerous driving.
He is due to appear at the city's magistrates' court on Friday.
The CPS said the charges would be kept 'under review as the investigation progresses'.
At the latest press conference on Thursday, Assistant Chief Constable of Merseyside Police, Jenny Sims, added: '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 answer to all of those questions. When we are able to, we will provide further information.'
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