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Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
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."
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Missing prisoner found after van motorway escape
A prisoner who faked a medical emergency and escaped from a prison van on his way to court has been found, police have said. Jamie Cooper was found in Blackburn, Lancashire on Saturday afternoon after a car which had travelled from Bolton was stopped by police. They have arrested the 33-year-old on suspicion of escaping from lawful custody. He was being taken to Lancaster Magistrates' Court in a GEOAmey van just before 09:00 GMT on Wednesday when he went on the run on the M55 motorway at junction 2 near Preston. Mr Cooper, originally from Blackpool, "overpowered" escort officers before making his escape, a GEOAmey spokesperson said. Lancashire Police said Mr Cooper, who was facing charges for assaulting a police officer and criminal damage, remains in police custody.
BBC News
22-03-2025
- BBC News
Escaped prisoner who fled from prison van on M55 in Preston found
A prisoner who faked a medical emergency and escaped from a prison van on his way to court has been found, police have Cooper was found in Blackburn, Lancashire on Saturday afternoon after a car which had travelled from Bolton was stopped by have arrested the 33-year-old on suspicion of escaping from lawful was being taken to Lancaster Magistrates' Court in a GEOAmey van just before 09:00 GMT on Wednesday when he went on the run on the M55 motorway at junction 2 near Preston.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Yahoo
Sightings of escaped prisoner after van getaway
A prisoner who escaped from a prison van after faking a medical emergency on a motorway has been seen in three areas since he ran off. Jamie Cooper was on the way to court when he leapt from the back of a GEOAmey van that had pulled over at Junction 2 of the M55 near Catforth, Preston, shortly before 09:00 GMT on Wednesday, Lancashire Police said. The force said the last confirmed sighting of the 33-year-old, who is originally from Blackpool but has links to Bolton, Greater Manchester, was in the early hours of Thursday morning in Blackpool. Detectives said there had also been sightings of him in Preston and in Bolton on Wednesday afternoon and warned the public to not approach him. Anyone who has seen him is urged to call 999. Who is escaped prisoner and how did he get away? The latest image released by police showed Mr Cooper being escorted from police custody to the GEOAmey van before setting off to court. A spokesperson for GEOAmey said the prisoner had faked an "on-board medical emergency" and the van was forced to pull over to deal with the situation. "The detained person involved in this emergency then overpowered and evaded the escort officers and escaped from the vehicle," they said. Mr Cooper is about 5ft 7in tall (1.7m) and has a medium build with short, cropped hair. At the time he escaped he was wearing a blue coat, blue jeans and black trainers. He was due to appear before magistrates in Lancaster to face charges of assaulting a police officer and criminal damage. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. Who is escaped prisoner and how did he get away? Prisoner on the run after faking emergency on M55 Lancashire Police
BBC News
21-03-2025
- BBC News
Escaped prisoner seen in Preston, Bolton and Blackpool since fleeing from M55
A prisoner who escaped from a prison van after faking a medical emergency on a motorway has been seen in three areas since he ran Cooper was on the way to court when he leapt from the back of a GEOAmey van that had pulled over at Junction 2 of the M55 near Catforth, Preston, shortly before 09:00 GMT on Wednesday, Lancashire Police force said the last confirmed sighting of the 33-year-old, who is originally from Blackpool but has links to Bolton, Greater Manchester, was in the early hours of Thursday morning in said there had also been sightings of him in Preston and in Bolton on Wednesday afternoon and warned the public to not approach him. Anyone who has seen him is urged to call 999. Who is escaped prisoner and how did he get away?The latest image released by police showed Mr Cooper being escorted from police custody to the GEOAmey van before setting off to court. A spokesperson for GEOAmey said the prisoner had faked an "on-board medical emergency" and the van was forced to pull over to deal with the situation."The detained person involved in this emergency then overpowered and evaded the escort officers and escaped from the vehicle," they Cooper is about 5ft 7in tall (1.7m) and has a medium build with short, cropped the time he escaped he was wearing a blue coat, blue jeans and black was due to appear before magistrates in Lancaster to face charges of assaulting a police officer and criminal damage. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
