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The number of people injured when a car drove into a crowd during Liverpool FC's Premier League title parade has now increased to 109, police have confirmed.
At about 18:00 BST on 26 May police were called to Water Street to reports a car had crashed into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the team's homecoming.
A nine-year-old was among the youngest victims of the incident.
Paul Doyle, 53, appeared at both Liverpool Magistrates' Court and Liverpool Crown Court on Friday, where he faced seven charges including wounding with intent, causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, attempting to cause GBH with intent, and dangerous driving.
The court heard that the dangerous driving charge related to Mr Doyle's home street of Burghill Road, Water Street, and other roads in between.
A pram carrying a baby boy was sent several metres down the street when it was struck, but the child was not hurt.
Police are urging anyone with information on the crash to come forward "as a matter of urgency".
The former marine and father-of-three will next appear in court on 14 August for a plea hearing.
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