Liverpool crash suspect named as police list charges

Wales Online

29-05-2025

Liverpool crash suspect named as police list charges
The 53-year-old has been named as the suspect in the crash that left 79 people injured after Liverpool FC's trophy parade on Monday
Sarah Hammond, Chief Crown Prosecutor, left, and Jenny Sims (Assistant Chief Constable), speaking at a press conference at Merseyside Police Headquarters.
Police have named the suspect in the Liverpool FC trophy parade crash as Paul Doyle, with the 53-year-old set to appear in court tomorrow (Friday, May 30).
Doyle, who is from the West Derby area of Liverpool, has been charged with two counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, two counts of causing unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, two counts of attempted unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and one count of dangerous driving.
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He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court tomorrow morning.
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Seventy-nine people were injured when a car was driven into crowds on Water Street in Liverpool city centre just after 6pm on Monday evening, following Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade through the city.
Merseyside Police confirmed the age of the victims ranged from nine to 78 and said they were all understood to be British.
Seven people are still recovering in hospital, the force added.
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Addressing a press conference on Thursday evening, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said: "I want to provide an update to you all during what has been a very challenging week. 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.
"As you have heard from our CPS colleagues, the man arrested by Merseyside Police following the incident on Water Street has now been charged with seven serious offences.
"Paul Desmond Sanders Doyle, 53 years, of Burghill Road, West Derby, has this afternoon been charged with two counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; two counts of causing unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; two counts of attempted unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, all contrary to Section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. He has been charged with one count of dangerous driving contrary to Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
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"Doyle has been remanded into custody and will appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court in the morning."
Assistant Chief Constable Sims continued: "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.
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"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.
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"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," she added.
"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. Information, including video footage, can be passed to us via the Major Incident Police Portal, details of which are available on our Merseyside Police website. As always, my thoughts remain with victims and everyone impacted."
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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.
A force spokesman said there was a partial closure in place on Dale Street – which leads into Water Street – between North John Street and Exchange Street.
Traffic was filtered down Exchange Street to stop vehicles getting onto Water Street and a flatbed truck and traffic cones were used as a barrier, the spokesman said.
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A fundraising campaign set up for those affected has raised more than £30,000, including a £10,000 donation from the Jamie Carragher 23 Foundation, the former Liverpool player's charity.