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Paul Doyle, 54, was jailed for 21 years and six months for driving into Liverpool parade crowds. The Attorney General’s Office is now reviewing the sentence for being 'too lenient'
Paul Doyle's sentence is being reviewed
Paul Doyle's sentence is being reviewed(Image: PA)
Liverpool parade driver: All you need to know about the sentence review
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is reviewing Paul Doyle's sentence for being potentially "unduly lenient" after receiving multiple requests following his conviction.
Doyle, 54, was sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison for 31 offences related to driving his car into crowds at the Liverpool FC victory parade on May 26.
The review is being conducted under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme, which allows a sentence to be referred to the Court of Appeal for reconsideration. Law officers have 28 days from the date of sentencing to assess the case and make a decision.
A total of 134 supporters were injured in the incident on Water Street, with the victims' ages ranging from six months old to 77.
Doyle pleaded guilty to 31 serious charges, including dangerous driving, affray, and 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent.
The sentencing judge, Judge Andrew Menary KC, stated that Doyle’s actions caused "horror and devastation on a scale not previously encountered by this court".
Doyle started to cry as he was jailed by the judge for the horror offences that took place that day when he was "consumed by rage" and his "anger had completely taken hold of him".
READ THE SENTENCING COVERAGE: Paul Doyle cries in court as he learns fate for mowing down victory parade crowd - Daily Star
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