Liverpool parade crash suspect Paul Doyle sobs as he appears in court
Paul Doyle, 53, sobbed in court as he confirmed his name as he appears in Liverpool Crown Court via video link has been charged with seven offences, including causing grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving.
He has also been charged with injuring or attempting to injure six people –
including two children aged 11 and 17.
The dad-of-two appeared to be in tears as he replied 'yes I am' to the clerk who asked if he was Paul Doyle.
A Ford Galaxy struck fans, trapping some under its wheels, as people made their way back from watching the parade on Water Street on May 26.
Liverpool Football Club were celebrating winning its second Premier League title.
The ages of the injured range from nine to 78-years-old.
They have all since been discharged from hospital.
Doyle, of Croxteth, Liverpool, has been accused of two counts of wounding with intent, two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and one count of dangerous driving.
He also faces a new indictment which has been put forward by the prosecution this week, but his defence argues he only became aware of it this morning.
Simon Csoka KC said: 'He has only become aware of the indictment this morning.'
He added he wishes to adjourn the arraignment.
He is scheduled to face a trial lasting three to four weeks on November 24.
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