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Liverpool parade accused pleads not guilty

Paul Doyle, who has grey hair styled into a quiff, smiles at the camera while wearing a black suit jacket and open collared white shirtUnknown

Jonny Humphries

BBC News

Reporting from

Liverpool Crown Court

A man accused of "using his car as a weapon" by deliberately driving into crowds of Liverpool FC fans has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges.

More than 130 people, including eight children, were injured when a Ford Galaxy car struck pedestrians on Water Street in Liverpool City Centre, as fans celebrated the club's Premier League victory parade on 26 May.

Former Royal Marine Commando Paul Doyle, 53, faces charges including causing grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving.

He appeared at Liverpool Crown Court via videolink from prison where he answered "not guilty" as each of the charges were put to him.

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