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Irish Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Concerns continue to mount over Liverpool FC parade after new image emerges
Concerns are escalating over the handling of Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade, which culminated in a car ploughing into throngs of fans, resulting in nearly 80 injuries. A total of 79 pedestrians, including children as young as nine and an elderly individual aged 78, were injured when a vehicle struck fans on Water Street following the victory parade on Monday, May 26. In the wake of Monday's distressing events, questions have been raised about various aspects of the parade's organisation, safety measures, and traffic management protocols. The parade drew around one million people to Liverpool's streets as the team bus traversed a 15km route. Many are questioning how the vehicle managed to enter Water Street, which was pedestrianised for the event. However, concerns extend beyond this incident, with attendees raising issues about other parts of the route where cars and larger vehicles shared the road with large crowds. Specifically, the decision to keep one side of Queens Drive open has come under scrutiny. Given the sheer number of attendees, vehicles - including Heavy Goods Vehicles - were on the road simultaneously with many pedestrians, reports the Liverpool Echo. A concerned father, who attended the parade with his five year-old son, has shared photographs with that show large lorries and coaches driving along Queens Drive around 20 minutes prior to the team bus passing through. The images depict people and children in the road as vehicles are passing, raising serious safety concerns. Reflecting on the situation, the father remarked: "Looking at it now after what had happened, how on earth is a lorry allowed to drive through hundreds of people lined on both sides of the road?". Echoing his concerns, a former Merseyside Police officer, who joined the parade with his children near the Jolly Miller pub, revealed: "As soon as we got to the Jolly Miller I could see that they had closed the inbound carriageway, where the parade bus would come through, but they hadn't closed the other side." This led to numerous vehicles, including many Heavy Goods Vehicles, attempting to navigate the crowded road amidst a large number of people who were effectively trapped due to the crowd's size. The former officer noted: "There were lots of us asking what was going on, why were these vehicles being allowed through when there were so many people in the road? It instilled a bit of fear and anxiety. I couldn't believe they were still allowing traffic through that area." Following the alarming incidents during the parade in Water Street, questions are now swirling about the safety protocols established by the organisers. Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims from Merseyside Police shared details of the preparations for the parade, remarking: "In the lead up to this event we have been working closely with event organisers and a robust traffic management plan was put in place for the parade which included a number of road closures throughout the route and the city centre." Liverpool City Council has not yet released an official comment on questions surrounding its safety measures, but acknowledged receiving correspondence from elected officials on the issue, noting that council officers will respond in full shortly. On Friday, 53 year old Paul Doyle appeared in court, facing several charges in connection to the incident at the parade; he is being held on remand and will return to court for his plea hearing in August.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Liverpool parade crash suspect to appear in court
A father-of-three and former Royal Marine has been charged following the Liverpool parade crash in which 79 people were injured. Paul Doyle, 53, from Burghill Road in West Derby, was arrested on Monday, when a car ploughed into fans attending Liverpool's Premier League victory celebration, Merseyside Police confirmed. He will appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday morning. A nine-year-old was among those injured when the car Mr Doyle is alleged to have been driving crashed into supporters at 18:00 BST on Water Street. The local businessman faces multiple counts of causing, and attempting to cause unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent as well as one of dangerous driving and two counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent. Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims, of Merseyside Police, told a news conference seven people remain in hospital after the incident. The BBC has spoken to the suspect's neighbours, who said they were shocked and in "disbelief". They said that Burghill Road was swarming with police in the hours after the crash. One said: "I came out late on Monday night and there's police everywhere. Looking around all the houses, so I had a thought - imagine if it was him?" Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said 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 said the charges "will be kept under review" while the investigation progresses. "It is important to ensure every victim gets the justice they deserve," she added. Mr Doyle has been charged with seven offences, which can be broken down into four groups. The first includes two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) – one of these is an alleged offence against one child. The second is two counts of causing unlawful and malicious GBH with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. According to the Sentencing Council, it relates to the nature of the injury allegedly caused. GBH does not require an open wound to have been suffered. Wounding requires the victim's skin to have been broken. Mr Doyle also faces two charges of attempted unlawful and malicious GBH with intent to cause GBH, and again one of these alleged offences relates to a child. The final count is dangerous driving. Police confirmed the ages of those injured in the incident ranged from nine to 78. Assistant Chief Constable Sims, said she understood many have questions about the incident, and detectives were "working tirelessly, with diligence and professionalism, to seek the answer to all of those questions". "When we are able to, we will provide further information," she added. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Youngest parade crash victim was nine, say police Neighbours 'in shock' over Liverpool parade suspect Emergency fund set up for Liverpool parade victims Merseyside Police
Otago Daily Times
3 days ago
- Otago Daily Times
Man named, charged after Liverpool attack
Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire Sarah Hammond (left) and Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims during the press conference at Merseyside Police HQ in Liverpool. British police charged a 53-year-old man after a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool football fans during a victory parade earlier this week, injuring dozens. Paul Doyle, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, was charged with seven offences including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He was arrested on Monday and will appear before Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday. The incident took place in Liverpool's packed city centre on Monday evening, with video footage showing a grey Ford Galaxy colliding into the crowd of dozens, throwing some people in the air and dragging others under its wheels. Police have said the incident, which left a total of 79 people injured, was isolated and not an act of terrorism. Seven people remain in hospital in stable condition. Police tents surrounded by debris at the scene in Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool city centre after a 53-year-old white British man was arrested when a car ploughed into a crowd of people during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade. Around a million people had come out to celebrate Liverpool's Premier League win, watching as an open-top bus paraded the team and its staff with the trophy through the city centre. "I fully understand how this incident has left us all shocked and saddened, and I know many will continue to have concerns and questions," Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said as she announced the charges. "Our detectives are working tirelessly ... to seek the answers to all those questions." Doyle was charged with one count of dangerous driving and six offences related to grievous bodily harm.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Father-of-three charged over Liverpool parade crash
A father-of-three and former Royal Marine has been charged following the Liverpool parade crash in which 79 people were injured. Paul Doyle, 53, from Burghill Road in West Derby, was arrested on Monday, when a car ploughed into fans attending Liverpool's Premier League victory celebration, Merseyside Police confirmed. A nine-year-old was among those injured when the car Mr Doyle is alleged to have been driving crashed into supporters at 18:00 BST on Water Street. The local businessman faces multiple counts of causing, and attempting to cause unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent as well as one of dangerous driving and two counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent. Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims, of Merseyside Police, told a news conference seven people remain in hospital after the incident. Mr Doyle is set to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday. The BBC has spoken to the suspect's neighbours, who said they were shocked and in "disbelief". They said that Burghill Road was swarming with police in the hours after the crash. One said: "I came out late on Monday night and there's police everywhere. Looking around all the houses, so I had a thought - imagine if it was him?" Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said 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 said the charges "will be kept under review" while the investigation progresses. "It is important to ensure every victim gets the justice they deserve," she added. Mr Doyle has been charged with seven offences, which can be broken down into four groups. The first includes two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) – one of these is an alleged offence against one child. The second is two counts of causing unlawful and malicious GBH with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. According to the Sentencing Council, it relates to the nature of the injury allegedly caused. GBH does not require an open wound to have been suffered. Wounding requires the victim's skin to have been broken. Mr Doyle also faces two charges of attempted unlawful and malicious GBH with intent to cause GBH, and again one of these alleged offences relates to a child. The final count is dangerous driving. Police confirmed the ages of those injured in the incident ranged from nine to 78. Assistant Chief Constable Sims, said she understood many have questions about the incident, and detectives were "working tirelessly, with diligence and professionalism, to seek the answer to all of those questions". "When we are able to, we will provide further information," she added. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Youngest parade crash victim was nine, say police Neighbours 'in shock' over Liverpool parade suspect Emergency fund set up for Liverpool parade victims Merseyside Police
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Father-of-three charged over Liverpool parade crash
A father-of-three and former Royal Marine has been charged following the Liverpool parade crash in which 79 people were injured. Paul Doyle, 53, from Burghill Road in West Derby, was arrested on Monday, when a car ploughed into fans attending Liverpool's Premier League victory celebration, Merseyside Police confirmed. A nine-year-old was among those injured when the car Mr Doyle is alleged to have been driving crashed into supporters at 18:00 BST on Water Street. The local businessman faces multiple counts of causing, and attempting to cause unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent as well as one of dangerous driving and two counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent. Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims, of Merseyside Police, told a news conference seven people remain in hospital after the incident. Mr Doyle is set to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday. The BBC has spoken to the suspect's neighbours, who said they were shocked and in "disbelief". They said that Burghill Road was swarming with police in the hours after the crash. One said: "I came out late on Monday night and there's police everywhere. Looking around all the houses, so I had a thought - imagine if it was him?" Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said 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 said the charges "will be kept under review" while the investigation progresses. "It is important to ensure every victim gets the justice they deserve," she added. Mr Doyle has been charged with seven offences, which can be broken down into four groups. The first includes two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) – one of these is an alleged offence against one child. The second is two counts of causing unlawful and malicious GBH with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. According to the Sentencing Council, it relates to the nature of the injury allegedly caused. GBH does not require an open wound to have been suffered. Wounding requires the victim's skin to have been broken. Mr Doyle also faces two charges of attempted unlawful and malicious GBH with intent to cause GBH, and again one of these alleged offences relates to a child. The final count is dangerous driving. Police confirmed the ages of those injured in the incident ranged from nine to 78. Assistant Chief Constable Sims, said she understood many have questions about the incident, and detectives were "working tirelessly, with diligence and professionalism, to seek the answer to all of those questions". "When we are able to, we will provide further information," she added. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Youngest parade crash victim was nine, say police Neighbours 'in shock' over Liverpool parade suspect Emergency fund set up for Liverpool parade victims Merseyside Police
