Man charged after car driven into crowds at Liverpool FC victory parade
A man has been charged with multiple offences after a car ploughed into fans celebrating at Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade, injuring 79 people.
Paul Doyle will appear in court on Friday, charged with dangerous driving, causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, wounding with intent to cause GBH and attempting to cause GBH with intent after a Ford Galaxy drove into crowds on Monday.
The 53-year-old is a father of three and a businessman from West Derby, east of the city, and is an ex-Royal Marine commando who now works in cyber, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Up to a million supporters had gathered to celebrate Liverpool’s 20th league title in a 10-mile parade in the city.
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Alexander Butler30 May 2025 09:15
Pictured: Prison van believed to be carrying Paul Doyle arrives at court
Alexander Butler30 May 2025 08:56
Pictured: Liverpool car ploughing suspect is 53-year-old former Royal marine
Alexander Butler30 May 2025 08:47
Charges under review amid investigation, says CPS
Charges against former Royal marine Paul Doyle will be kept under review as the police investigate, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
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.”
Alexander Butler30 May 2025 08:43
What has suspect, 53, been charged with?
The 53-year-old suspect has been charged with 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, according to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Police confirmed the ages of those injured in the incident ranged from nine to 78 and all 79 are British.
Alexander Butler30 May 2025 08:33
Paul Doyle, 53, to appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court
A former Royal Marine accused of driving a vehicle into crowds of fans at Liverpool’s victory parade is set to appear in court today.
Paul Doyle, 53, who is from the West Derby, Liverpool, is accused of seven offences following the incident on Water Street in the city centre on Monday, which resulted in 79 people suffering injuries.
He is charged with 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.
Alexander Butler30 May 2025 08:31