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Pictured: The moment man charged over Liverpool parade horror arrives in court

Pictured: The moment man charged over Liverpool parade horror arrives in court

New pictures show the moment Liverpool parade accused Paul Doyle arrived at court ahead of his scheduled appearance on Friday morning.
The images show the GEOAmey van turning into the Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts building in Liverpool earlier this morning.
The van, believed to be carrying 53-year-old Doyle, was followed by motorbike-riding police officers. Doyle, of Burghill Road in West Derby, Liverpool, is charged with two counts of wounding with intent, two charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm, two of attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving, reports The Liverpool Echo.
The charges relate to an incident on Monday evening in the wake of Liverpool FC's title celebrations in the city centre. A total of 79 pedestrians, ranging from four children aged as young as nine to a 78-year-old, were injured after being struck by a Ford Galaxy on Water Street shortly after 6pm, with 50 requiring hospital treatment.
Seven remain as inpatients at present, but are said to be in a stable condition and believed to be recovering well.
Doyle's case is listed from 10am at the Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts, after the 53-year-old was charged with the alleged offences yesterday afternoon.
The charges relate to a total of six complainants, including two children. These are one count of wounding with intent and one of attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm.
Merseyside Police's assistant chief constable Jenny Sims said during a press conference at the force's headquarters on Thursday: "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.
"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."
ACC Sims added detectives were reviewing a "huge volume" of CCTV and mobile phone footage. Sarah Hammond, chief crown prosecutor for Crown Prosecution Service in the Mersey-Cheshire region, said this included footage from CCTV, mobile phones, businesses and dashcams, along with witness statements.
She told the same press conference: "The investigation is at an early stage. Prosecutors and police are continuing to work at pace to review a huge volume of evidence.
"This includes multiple pieces of video footage and numerous witness statements. It is important to ensure every victim gets the justice they deserve. The charges will be kept under review as the investigation progresses."
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