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Liverpool parade crash suspect faces 24 further charges

Paul Doyle, 53, who was accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool FC’s victory parade, faces a further 24 charges relating to the incident.

Six of the new offences relate to children, including one six-month-old and one seven-month-old, Liverpool Crown Court was told at a hearing on Thursday. The charges include 23 relating to assault and one to affray.

Seventy-nine people, including children, were injured when a car ploughed into crowds celebrating the football team’s Premier League title win on May 26.

Doyle was in tears as he appeared over video link from prison.

The case was adjourned to Sept 4, when Doyle is expected to enter pleas.

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