Paul Doyle has appeared in court
Paul Doyle, the man accused of being the driver that ploughed into crowds at the Liverpool FC victory parade, has appeared briefly in court.
Doyle, 53, wearing a black suit, white shirt and grey tie, looked emotional as he came into the courtroom at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday morning.
Doyle looked around at the dozens of reporters packing the courtroom as he was brought in from the cells, his face crumpling slightly as he held back tears.
Paul Doyle has appeared in court accused of being the driver that ploughed into crowds at the Liverpool FC victory parade(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
District Judge Paul Healey asked for the defendant to identify himself and in a croaky voice, Doyle confirmed his name, gave his date of birth and address in Liverpool.
The hearing was adjourned seven minutes later as the court dealt with reporting restriction matters ahead of a resumption, with the defendant taken from the dock and back to the cells.
No charges were put to Doyle, with the hearing expected to resume shortly before a further hearing later today at Liverpool Crown Court.