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BBC News
13 hours ago
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- BBC News
Police search for man after shots fired at front door of home
An investigation has begun after reports of a man firing a gun through the front door of a home in Liverpool. Merseyside Police said the house on Leyfield Road in West Derby was occupied but no one was hurt in the incident at about 20:10 BST on force said detectives were trying to track down a man wearing a balaclava and dark clothing, seen riding at Sur-Ron bike, who they suspect had fired at the home.A police spokesman said the "reckless act" could have had fatal consequences. Several roads in the area have been closed as police carry out inquiries into what Insp Chris Saidi said the occupier of the home had been left "badly shaken" by the incident, but nobody was injured. He said: "This is not acceptable behaviour and we will do everything within our powers to find who the person is and bring him to justice."The force has urged anyone with information or CCTV and doorbell footage of the shooting to get in have also asked taxi and delivery drivers who were in the area of Leyfield Road at the time to get in touch if they have any information about the suspect. 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.
South China Morning Post
5 days ago
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- South China Morning Post
UK man appears in court over Liverpool parade crash that injured 79
A British man appeared in court on Friday charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans injuring almost 80 during this week's Premier League title victory parade. Advertisement Paul Doyle, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, is charged with seven offences including dangerous driving and two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The 53-year-old appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday morning and confirmed his name, address and date of birth. Prosecutor Philip Astbury told the court: 'These charges arise from events around about 6pm on May 26 … in the city centre. 'As significant crowds left the waterfront after the parade for the local football team, this defendant, say the crown (prosecution), drove deliberately at people among the crowd as they tried to leave the area.' A court sketch of Paul Doyle (middle) at Liverpool Magistrates' Court, where he was remanded in custody charged with seven offences. Photo: via AP Doyle was remanded into custody ahead of a further hearing at Liverpool Crown Court later on Friday. He was not asked to enter a plea to any of the seven charges.
Reuters
5 days ago
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- Reuters
UK man appears in court over Liverpool car collision that hurt dozens
LIVERPOOL, England, May 30 (Reuters) - A British man appeared in court on Friday charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans during this week's victory parade. Paul Doyle, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, is charged with seven offences including dangerous driving and two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The 53-year-old appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday morning and confirmed his name, address and date of birth before the case was briefly adjourned. The incident took place in Liverpool's packed city centre on Monday evening, as around a million people had come out to celebrate Liverpool's Premier League win and watch an open-top bus parade the team and its staff with the trophy.
The Guardian
5 days ago
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- The Guardian
Ex-royal marine appears in court over Liverpool parade collision
A former Royal Marine has appeared in court accused of ploughing into and injuring fans at a Liverpool football club Premier League victory parade. Paul Doyle, 53, looked shaken and tired as he appeared at Liverpool magistrates' court on Friday charged with multiple offences including wounding and causing grievous bodily harm to six victims, including two children. At least 79 people were injured when a Ford Galaxy was driven into a crowd at the end of title celebrations enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people in Liverpool city centre on bank holiday Monday. The injured were aged from nine to 78, police said, and about 50 people needed hospital treatment. Seven remained in hospital on Thursday night. Doyle, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, is accused of seven charges including 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. The charges relate to six victims in total. Two charges, wounding and attempted grievous bodily harm, relate to one child. The suspect, who has been in police custody since his arrest on Monday, appeared briefly at Liverpool magistrates court on Friday before being told his case would be sent to crown court. The married father-of-three, wearing a black suit and grey tie, spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth during the short hearing. He looked emotional as he was brought into the packed courtroom, briefly glancing at the dozens of reporters before fixing his gaze to the floor. Philip Astbury, prosecuting, applied for reporting restrictions before the hearing was briefly adjourned. District Judge Paul Healey said Doyle's case would be heard at Liverpool crown court later on Friday. Doyle's LinkedIn profile says he was a Royal Marine commando between 1990 and 1994 before working in IT and cybersecurity. The university graduate claims to have worked previously for an NHS trust and a large UK wealth management firm. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Thursday it would keep the charges against Doyle under review 'as the investigation progresses'. Assistant chief constable Jenny Sims, of Merseyside police, said the force was 'determined to gather as much evidence as possible' and that detectives were analysing volumes of CCTV footage, dashcam material, and police body-worn video. Sims said: '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.' She added: 'We know Monday's shocking scenes reverberated around the city of Liverpool, and the entire country, on what should have been a day of celebration for hundreds of thousands of Liverpool FC supporters. Our thoughts remain with all those affected.'
The Guardian
5 days ago
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- The Guardian
Police name man charged with grievous bodily harm after Liverpool parade collision
Police have named the man charged with multiple offences after a car ploughed into a crowd after Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade. Paul Doyle, 53, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, was charged with dangerous driving, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, wounding with intent to cause GBH, and attempting to cause GBH with intent after the incident on Water Street in the city centre
