Liverpool parade crash suspect Paul Doyle faces 24 new charges over incident
He now faces a total of 31 counts, including 23 further assault charges and one count of affray.
Six of the new offences relate to children, including one six-month-old and one seven-month-old, Liverpool Crown Court was told at a hearing yesterday.
Mr Doyle sobbed as he appeared wearing a grey T-shirt by video link from prison. Several relatives of the defendant and more than 20 members of the media were in court.
Recorder of Liverpool Judge Andrew Menary KC adjourned the case until September 4, when Mr Doyle is expected to enter pleas.
Hundreds of fans were leaving the victory parade when the incident happened on Water Street, just after 6pm on May 26. Up to a million supporters had gathered to celebrate Liverpool's 20th league title in a 15km parade in the city.
Mr Doyle, of Croxteth in Liverpool, was arrested at the scene, where fire crews worked to rescue several people who were trapped under the car and dozens were taken to hospital.
Days later he was charged with 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.
It is alleged Mr Doyle, who has been remanded in custody, drove dangerously on roads between his home address on Burghill Road and Water Street.
At his first court appearance, Liverpool Magistrates Court heard he was alleged to have 'used his vehicle deliberately as a weapon'. A provisional trial date has been set for November 24, which could last three to four weeks.
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