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North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Alleged Liverpool parade driver appears in court on charges against six victims
Father-of-three Paul Doyle is accused of seven offences after the incident in Water Street in the city centre on Monday, which resulted in 79 people suffering injuries. The 53-year-old, wearing a black suit, white shirt and grey tie, looked emotional as he came into the courtroom at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday morning. He looked around at the dozens of reporters packing the courtroom as he was brought in from the cells, his face crumpling slightly as he held back tears. District Judge Paul Healey asked the defendant to identify himself and in a croaky voice, Doyle confirmed his name and gave his date of birth and address in Liverpool. The hearing has been adjourned briefly while reporting restrictions are considered. Doyle is accused of 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. A wounding charge and an attempted grievous bodily harm charge relate to a child. Police confirmed the ages of those injured ranged from nine to 78 and all 79 are British. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the charges against Doyle, who is reportedly an ex-Royal Marine, would be kept 'under review as the investigation progresses'. In a statement issued to reporters on Thursday, chief crown prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire, Sarah Hammond, said: '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.' At the press conference, Assistant Chief Constable of Merseyside Police Jenny Sims added: '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 answer to all of those questions. 'When we are able to, we will provide further information.' Ms Sims said seven people remain in hospital. Police previously said they believed the car that struck pedestrians was able to follow an ambulance crew attending to someone suffering a heart attack after a roadblock was temporarily lifted.
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Leader Live
Alleged Liverpool parade driver appears in court on charges against six victims
Father-of-three Paul Doyle is accused of seven offences after the incident in Water Street in the city centre on Monday, which resulted in 79 people suffering injuries. The 53-year-old, wearing a black suit, white shirt and grey tie, looked emotional as he came into the courtroom at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday morning. He looked around at the dozens of reporters packing the courtroom as he was brought in from the cells, his face crumpling slightly as he held back tears. District Judge Paul Healey asked the defendant to identify himself and in a croaky voice, Doyle confirmed his name and gave his date of birth and address in Liverpool. The hearing has been adjourned briefly while reporting restrictions are considered. Doyle is accused of 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. A wounding charge and an attempted grievous bodily harm charge relate to a child. Police confirmed the ages of those injured ranged from nine to 78 and all 79 are British. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the charges against Doyle, who is reportedly an ex-Royal Marine, would be kept 'under review as the investigation progresses'. In a statement issued to reporters on Thursday, chief crown prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire, Sarah Hammond, said: '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.' At the press conference, Assistant Chief Constable of Merseyside Police Jenny Sims added: '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 answer to all of those questions. 'When we are able to, we will provide further information.' Ms Sims said seven people remain in hospital. Police previously said they believed the car that struck pedestrians was able to follow an ambulance crew attending to someone suffering a heart attack after a roadblock was temporarily lifted.
Rhyl Journal
3 days ago
- Rhyl Journal
Alleged Liverpool parade driver appears in court on charges against six victims
Father-of-three Paul Doyle is accused of seven offences after the incident in Water Street in the city centre on Monday, which resulted in 79 people suffering injuries. The 53-year-old, wearing a black suit, white shirt and grey tie, looked emotional as he came into the courtroom at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday morning. He looked around at the dozens of reporters packing the courtroom as he was brought in from the cells, his face crumpling slightly as he held back tears. District Judge Paul Healey asked the defendant to identify himself and in a croaky voice, Doyle confirmed his name and gave his date of birth and address in Liverpool. The hearing has been adjourned briefly while reporting restrictions are considered. Doyle is accused of 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. A wounding charge and an attempted grievous bodily harm charge relate to a child. Police confirmed the ages of those injured ranged from nine to 78 and all 79 are British. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the charges against Doyle, who is reportedly an ex-Royal Marine, would be kept 'under review as the investigation progresses'. In a statement issued to reporters on Thursday, chief crown prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire, Sarah Hammond, said: '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.' At the press conference, Assistant Chief Constable of Merseyside Police Jenny Sims added: '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 answer to all of those questions. 'When we are able to, we will provide further information.' Ms Sims said seven people remain in hospital. Police previously said they believed the car that struck pedestrians was able to follow an ambulance crew attending to someone suffering a heart attack after a roadblock was temporarily lifted.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Alleged Liverpool parade driver appears in court on charges against six victims
Father-of-three Paul Doyle is accused of seven offences after the incident in Water Street in the city centre on Monday, which resulted in 79 people suffering injuries. The 53-year-old, wearing a black suit, white shirt and grey tie, looked emotional as he came into the courtroom at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday morning. He looked around at the dozens of reporters packing the courtroom as he was brought in from the cells, his face crumpling slightly as he held back tears. District Judge Paul Healey asked the defendant to identify himself and in a croaky voice, Doyle confirmed his name and gave his date of birth and address in Liverpool. The hearing has been adjourned briefly while reporting restrictions are considered. Doyle is accused of 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. A wounding charge and an attempted grievous bodily harm charge relate to a child. Police confirmed the ages of those injured ranged from nine to 78 and all 79 are British. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the charges against Doyle, who is reportedly an ex-Royal Marine, would be kept 'under review as the investigation progresses'. A view of flowers and tributes at the scene in Water Street (Peter Byrne/PA) In a statement issued to reporters on Thursday, chief crown prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire, Sarah Hammond, said: '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.' At the press conference, Assistant Chief Constable of Merseyside Police Jenny Sims added: '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 answer to all of those questions. 'When we are able to, we will provide further information.' Ms Sims said seven people remain in hospital. Police previously said they believed the car that struck pedestrians was able to follow an ambulance crew attending to someone suffering a heart attack after a roadblock was temporarily lifted.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Trial date fixed for man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool parade
A trial date has been set for the alleged driver of a car that ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade. Paul Doyle, 53, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday afternoon charged with seven offences following the incident on Water Street in the city centre on Monday which resulted in 79 people suffering injuries. Advertisement The father-of-three, of Croxteth, Liverpool, wore a black suit with white shirt and grey tie, and had a thinning quiff of hair. He spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth during the hearing before he was remanded in custody ahead of a plea hearing on August 14. Police and emergency personnel on Monday in Water Street (Danny Lawson/PA) Recorder of Liverpool Judge Andrew Menary fixed a provisional trial date for November 24 and said the case was expected to last three to four weeks. Philip Astbury, prosecuting, 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.' Doyle was in the dock of the crown court less than an hour after he appeared for his first appearance in the magistrates' court, which is housed in lower floors of the same building. Advertisement Judge Menary said: 'Given the genuine and not surprising public interest in this case it occurred to me it would be appropriate for the matter, on being sent to this court, to be listed before me for further directions.' Doyle looked emotional when he was first brought into Liverpool Magistrates' Court from the cells and looked around at the dozens of reporters packing the courtroom, his face crumpling slightly as he held back tears. At one point, Doyle shook his head as Mr Astbury was speaking. He is accused of 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. Advertisement The charges relate to six victims, including two children aged 11 and 17. Reporting restrictions preventing the victims from being identified were made by the judge. Paul Doyle appeared tearful in the dock (Elizabeth Cook/PA) According to the dangerous driving charge, Doyle drove a Ford Galaxy Titanium dangerously on roads between his home address in Burghill Road and Water Street. Doyle made no indications of pleas after the charges were read to the court. He stood with his hands clasped and nodded as he was remanded in custody. On Thursday, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the charges against Doyle, who is reportedly an ex-Royal Marine, would be kept 'under review as the investigation progresses'. Advertisement Chief crown prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire Sarah Hammond said: '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 ages of those injured ranges from nine to 78 and seven people remained in hospital on Thursday, police said. Police previously said they believed the car that struck pedestrians was able to follow an ambulance crew attending to someone suffering a heart attack after a road block during Liverpool FC's celebrations was temporarily lifted.
