Liverpool FC Parade Suspect Paul Doyle to Appear in Court Today

A man accused of driving into crowds of supporters during Liverpool FC’s Premier League title celebrations is due to appear in court today.

Paul Doyle, 53, of Burghill Road, West Derby, faces a string of serious charges following the incident in which a car was driven into fans celebrating in Liverpool city centre.

The collision, which occurred shortly after 6pm on 26 May this year on Water Street, left more than 100 pedestrians injured, including children and elderly individuals. Among the victims was a 78-year-old woman, while 50 people required hospital treatment before later being discharged.

Doyle is expected to appear before Liverpool Crown Court this morning (Monday) for a pre-trial review. Proceedings are scheduled to take place in courtroom 46 before the Honorary Recorder of Liverpool, Judge Andrew Menary KC, from 10:30am.

The defendant faces a total of 31 charges, including 18 counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent. Those named as complainants in these counts include six-month-old Teddy Eveson, several other children aged between seven months and 17 years, and adults Jack Trotter, Jon Evans, Scott Dolan, Jacqueline McClaren, Jamie Fagan, Carl Martin, James Vernon, Emily Wright, Hannah O’Neill, Stefan Dettlaf, David Price, James Weston, and Ethan Gillard.

Additional charges allege that Doyle caused grievous bodily harm with intent to an 11-year-old boy, a 12-year-old child, a 17-year-old boy, as well as Helen Gilmore, Anna Bilonozhenko, Sheree Aldridge, Sam Alexander, Christine Seeckts, and Susan Passey.

He also faces further allegations of wounding with intent against Simon Nash and Robin Darke, alongside charges of affray and dangerous driving.

Doyle previously entered not guilty pleas to all charges during a plea and trial preparation hearing at the same court last month. His trial is scheduled to begin on 24 November and is expected to last between three and four weeks.