29 May 2025, 17:25 | Updated: 29 May 2025, 17:44
Paul Doyle, 53, has been charged with dangerous driving, causing GBH with intent, wounding with intent to cause GBH and attempting to cause GBH with intent
Paul Doyle, 53, has been charged with dangerous driving, causing GBH with intent, wounding with intent to cause GBH and attempting to cause GBH with intent. Picture: Social media/ Alamy
By Ella Bennett
A 53-year-old father-of-three has been charged with seven offences after a car was driven into a crowd at Liverpool FC's Premier League trophy parade.
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Paul Doyle, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, has been charged with dangerous driving, causing GBH with intent, wounding with intent to cause GBH and attempting to cause GBH with intent after a car ploughed into crowds at the Liverpool victory parade, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
He is due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
A total of 79 people were injured in the collision which occurred on Water Street just after 6pm on Monday.
Police said the age of the victims ranged from nine to 78 and they are all understood to be British.
On Wednesday, seven people remained in hospital in a stable condition.
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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper during a visit to the scene in Liverpool
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper during a visit to the scene in Liverpool. Picture: Alamy
Sarah Hammond, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire 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 charges will be kept under review as the investigation progresses.
“We know Monday’s shocking scenes reverberated around the city of Liverpool, and the entire country, on what should have been a day of celebration for hundreds of thousands of Liverpool FC supporters. Our thoughts remain with all those affected.
“Criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and he has the right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information or media online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.
“Please allow the legal process to take its course without undue speculation.”
A fundraising campaign set up for those affected has raised more than £30,000, including a £10,000 donation from the Jamie Carragher 23 Foundation, the former Liverpool player’s charity.
The Liverpool Spirit Appeal was set up by the Community Foundation for Merseyside, in partnership with Liverpool City Council, and Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS), and money raised will be distributed to those experiencing physical or psychological injuries as a result of the incident, as well as to community organisations.