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Daily Tribune
9 hours ago
- Daily Tribune
Paul Doyle in court after crash injures 79 at Liverpool parade
TDT | Manama Chaos Mars Liverpool's Title Celebrations A joyous day turned to tragedy in Liverpool as Paul Doyle, a 53-year-old from West Derby, faced court on Friday over a devastating incident at the city's Premier League title parade. Charged with seven offences, including dangerous driving and two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, Doyle is accused of deliberately driving his car into a crowd, injuring 79 people. The shocking event unfolded on Water Street last Monday evening, casting a shadow over Liverpool FC's celebration of their 20th top-flight title. Appearing at Liverpool Magistrates' Court, Doyle confirmed his name, address, and date of birth in a brief, sombre hearing. He was later fast-tracked to Liverpool Crown Court, where a provisional trial date was set for 24 November, with a plea hearing scheduled for 14 August. He remains in custody, with no plea entered yet. A City's Joy Turns to Sorrow The incident occurred around 6pm on Bank Holiday Monday, as hundreds of thousands of fans lined Liverpool's streets to cheer their team's open-top bus parade. The mood was electric until a Ford Galaxy, driven by Doyle, ploughed into pedestrians, leaving a trail of devastation. Among the 79 injured were four children, the youngest just nine, with seven people still in hospital as of Thursday. Prosecutor Philip Astbury told the court the Crown alleges Doyle 'drove deliberately at people' as they dispersed from the waterfront. The charges, which also include two counts of wounding with intent and two counts of attempted grievous bodily harm, relate to six victims, including two children aged 11 and 17. Reporting restrictions protect the identities of those named in the charges. Investigation in Full Swing Merseyside Police have stressed the incident was isolated and not terror-related, but the investigation remains complex. Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said detectives are sifting through 'huge volumes' of CCTV, dashcam, and body-worn camera footage, urging the public to avoid speculation that could hinder justice. Chief Crown Prosecutor Sarah Hammond echoed this, noting the charges are under review as evidence mounts. 'This was a day meant for celebration,' she said. 'We're determined to ensure every victim gets the justice they deserve.' The community response has been heartfelt, with a fundraising campaign raising over £30,000, including a £10,000 donation from former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher's charity. Awaiting Justice Doyle, a former Royal Marine and father of three, appeared emotional in court, speaking quietly and facing a packed gallery of reporters. With a trial looming, Liverpool is left grappling with the aftermath of an incident that turned a moment of celebration into one of trauma. As the city rallies around those affected, the focus remains on the long road to recovery and accountability.
Metro
16 hours ago
- Metro
How Liverpool has dealt with the aftermath of the trophy parade crash
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page It was supposed to be a day of joy and celebration. But the elation of Liverpool's Premier League trophy parade on Monday came to an abrupt and devastating halt when a car crashed into crowds lining the city's streets. Moments after the bus containing Reds heroes went past Water Street, babies' prams were thrown into the air and fans wearing the iconic Liverpool shirt found themselves trapped under the wheels of a Ford Galaxy. Paul Doyle, 53, has appeared in court charged with multiple offences, including causing grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving. A total of 79 people were injured (Picture: X) Get personalised updates on Liverpool every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. He has also been charged with injuring or attempting to injure six people – including two children. In the aftermath, Metro has been in Liverpool talking to the community on how they're trying to recover from Monday's scenes. But if there's one community that has the spirit needed to recover, it's the city of Liverpool. Police officers cover with an inflatable tent (Picture: AFP) 'It doesn't matter who you are, people come together' 'No one knows how to do it like us,' Charlie Azzopardi told Metro. 'I don't know anywhere else in the country that comes together like we do.' Charlie is a survivor of the Hillsborough disaster which claimed the lives of 97 people in a crowd crush at a Liverpool FC match. He said Monday's crash took him 'right back' to the moment he saw the Hillsborough crowd becoming fatally out of control. Charlie Azzopardi (left) helped raise money for victims (Picture: Brooke Davies/Social media) Paul Doyle has been charged with harming or attempting to harm six football fans 'I was with my granddaughters, and I was so scared there was going to be a Hillsborough scale disaster, so we left just minutes before the crash,' he said. But once back home and working behind the bar at Coopers Townhouse in the heart of the city, an impromptu decision to raise money for the young victims of the crash saw £200 raised for Alder Hey Hospital. Charlie said: 'When something bad happens in Liverpool, it doesn't matter who you are, people come together. 'We still have that Hillsborough spirit of looking after each other.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page 'Heroes' helped shelter children Just metres from the site of the crash, Indian restaurant Mowgli became the triage centre for those injured. Although the restaurant itself has declined to be interviewed, Metro has heard from a number of people at the scene how they rushed to look after people as panic took hold around them. One mum, who wanted to remain anonymous to protect her 14-year-old child's identity, told Metro: 'My daughter was in the middle of eating when suddenly the staff politely informed them no bill was to be paid. Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Paul Doyle, 53, appearing at Liverpool Magistrates' Court (Picture: Elizabeth Cook/PA Wire) 'They thought it was a car accident, but at that point there were rumours of a terror attack and I panicked. 'It was a small thing, but staff helped them remain calm and put their safety first.' People started 'singing again' Over at Liverpool's iconic Mathew Street – where tourists flock to drink at the Beatle's themed bars and soak up live music – it took just hours for people to 'start singing again'. After the crash, the atmosphere 'instantly dipped', but business owners knew how quickly the community would bounce back. Kiera told Metro: 'This area was near the last stop, and soon enough we had people running in telling us about it. 'A dad came in with his two young kids crying by his side – they had witnessed the whole thing. It was very sad.' But she said it wasn't long until people were 'singing again'. 'It is quiet for a Tuesday night but I can imagine people are just hungover,' she said. 'Nothing will change this street, the atmosphere will always be what it is.' Owen, bar worker at King John, told Metro: 'It's quiet tonight, but I don't think because of the crash. 'The atmosphere has been good on Mathew Street – always is.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. Arrow MORE: Is Jeremie Frimpong Liverpool's ready-made replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold? Arrow MORE: Heaven nightclub bouncer cleared of rape charge Arrow MORE: British flight attendant 'in tears' in court accused of smuggling 46kg of drugs
eNCA
a day ago
- eNCA
UK man in court after Liverpool parade crash
A former British Marine held back tears Friday as he appeared in court for the first time, charged with driving his car into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League win, leaving 79 people injured. Paul Doyle faces seven counts, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent during Monday's incident, which marred the northwestern English city's huge celebrations. The 53-year-old was not required to enter a plea during a brief appearance at Liverpool Crown Court, where the judge set a provisional trial date for November 24. Doyle, a father-of-three, was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing on August 14, when he is expected to either admit or deny the alleged offences. Earlier, he confirmed his name, date of birth and address during a short appearance at Liverpool Magistrates' Court. Doyle, wearing a black suit, white shirt and grey tie, held back tears after being brought into the court from the cells. A total of 79 people aged between nine and 78 were injured when a dark Ford Galaxy ploughed into Liverpool supporters as they celebrated their club's record-equalling 20th English top-flight title. There were no fatalities. Prosecutor Philip Astbury told the court: "This is very much an ongoing investigation. There are many witnesses to be interviewed and a great deal of CCTV to be analysed." Seven people remained in hospital, Merseyside Police assistant chief constable Jenny Sims told reporters on Thursday. Sarah Hammond of the Crown Prosecution Service said the agency had authorised police to charge Doyle following a "complex and ongoing investigation". "This includes multiple pieces of video footage and numerous witness statements. It is important to ensure every victim gets the justice they deserve," Hammond said. UK media have reported that Doyle, who lives in a suburb of Liverpool, is a businessman and former marine, with three teenage children. Hammond said all charges "will be kept under review as the investigation progresses". - Family man - Hundreds of thousands of Reds fans had gathered in Liverpool city centre for the long parade led by the club's top players when scenes of joy turned to horror. Images on social media showed the car ploughing through a crowd, running over people and others bouncing off its bonnet. Four people, including one child, were trapped under the vehicle, which had to be lifted to remove them, fire services said. In other clips circulating online, the car was seen being halted and swarmed by angry fans, who smashed the back windows as police sought to hold them back. UK media reported that Doyle had been married for 20 years and now worked in cybersecurity. Images on social networks showed him on holiday with his family in places such as Japan, India and Fiji. Police quickly ruled out terrorism, as well as swiftly revealing the suspect was a white British man, in a rare move to quell misinformation online. Almost a year ago, Liverpool and north England saw the worst riots in decades after false rumours spread that the attacker who stabbed three girls to death in nearby Southport was a Muslim immigrant.
Al Etihad
a day ago
- Al Etihad
UK man in court after Liverpool parade crash
30 May 2025 18:33 Liverpool (AFP) A former British Marine held back tears on Friday as he appeared in court for the first time, charged with driving his car into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League win, leaving 79 people Doyle faces seven counts, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent during Monday's incident, which marred the northwestern English city's huge 53-year-old was not required to enter a plea during a brief appearance at Liverpool Crown Court, where the judge set a provisional trial date for November a father-of-three, was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing on August 14, when he is expected to either admit or deny the alleged he confirmed his name, date of birth and address during a short appearance at Liverpool Magistrates' wearing a black suit, white shirt and grey tie, held back tears after being brought into the court from the cells.A total of 79 people aged between nine and 78 were injured when a dark Ford Galaxy ploughed into Liverpool supporters as they celebrated their club's record-equalling 20th English top-flight were no Philip Astbury told the court: "This is very much an ongoing investigation. There are many witnesses to be interviewed and a great deal of CCTV to be analysed."Seven people remained in hospital, Merseyside Police assistant chief constable Jenny Sims told reporters on Hammond of the Crown Prosecution Service said the agency had authorised police to charge Doyle following a "complex and ongoing investigation"."This includes multiple pieces of video footage and numerous witness statements. It is important to ensure every victim gets the justice they deserve," Hammond media have reported that Doyle, who lives in a suburb of Liverpool, is a businessman and former marine, with three teenage said all charges "will be kept under review as the investigation progresses". Family man Hundreds of thousands of Reds fans had gathered in Liverpool city centre for the long parade led by the club's top players when scenes of joy turned to on social media showed the car ploughing through a crowd, running over people and others bouncing off its people, including one child, were trapped under the vehicle, which had to be lifted to remove them, fire services other clips circulating online, the car was seen being halted and swarmed by angry fans, who smashed the back windows as police sought to hold them media reported that Doyle had been married for 20 years and now worked in cybersecurity. Police quickly ruled out terrorism, as well as swiftly revealing the suspect was a white British man, in a rare move to quell misinformation online.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
UK man in court after Liverpool parade crash
LIVERPOOL: A former British Marine held back tears Friday as he appeared in court for the first time, charged with driving his car into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League win, leaving 79 people injured. Paul Doyle faces seven counts, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent during Monday's incident, which marred the northwestern English city's huge celebrations. The 53-year-old was not required to enter a plea during a brief appearance at Liverpool Crown Court, where the judge set a provisional trial date for November 24. Doyle, a father-of-three, was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing on August 14, when he is expected to either admit or deny the alleged offences. Earlier, he confirmed his name, date of birth and address during a short appearance at Liverpool Magistrates' Court. Doyle, wearing a black suit, white shirt and grey tie, held back tears after being brought into the court from the cells. A total of 79 people aged between nine and 78 were injured when a dark Ford Galaxy ploughed into Liverpool supporters as they celebrated their club's record-equalling 20th English top-flight title. There were no fatalities. Prosecutor Philip Astbury told the court: 'This is very much an ongoing investigation. There are many witnesses to be interviewed and a great deal of CCTV to be analysed.' Seven people remained in hospital, Merseyside Police assistant chief constable Jenny Sims told reporters on Thursday. Sarah Hammond of the Crown Prosecution Service said the agency had authorised police to charge Doyle following a 'complex and ongoing investigation'. 'This includes multiple pieces of video footage and numerous witness statements. It is important to ensure every victim gets the justice they deserve,' Hammond said. UK media have reported that Doyle, who lives in a suburb of Liverpool, is a businessman and former marine, with three teenage children. Hammond said all charges 'will be kept under review as the investigation progresses'. - Family man - Hundreds of thousands of Reds fans had gathered in Liverpool city centre for the long parade led by the club's top players when scenes of joy turned to horror. Images on social media showed the car ploughing through a crowd, running over people and others bouncing off its bonnet. Four people, including one child, were trapped under the vehicle, which had to be lifted to remove them, fire services said. In other clips circulating online, the car was seen being halted and swarmed by angry fans, who smashed the back windows as police sought to hold them back. UK media reported that Doyle had been married for 20 years and now worked in cybersecurity. Images on social networks showed him on holiday with his family in places such as Japan, India and Fiji. Police quickly ruled out terrorism, as well as swiftly revealing the suspect was a white British man, in a rare move to quell misinformation online. Almost a year ago, Liverpool and north England saw the worst riots in decades after false rumours spread that the attacker who stabbed three girls to death in nearby Southport was a Muslim immigrant.
