Paul Doyle, 53, is accused of driving into crowds of Liverpool football fans as they left a victory parade
Paul Doyle, 53, faces multiple charges following the incident in Liverpool city centre in Mayopen image in gallery
Paul Doyle, 53, faces multiple charges following the incident in Liverpool city centre in May (Facebook/AFP/Getty)
A former Royal Marine is facing 24 further charges after his car ploughed into football fans at Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade.
Paul Doyle, 53, was previously charged with seven offences after 134 people were injured when he allegedly drove his Ford Galaxy Titanium into crowds in Liverpool city centre.
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.
Mr Doyle sobbed as he appeared over video link from prison. The case was adjourned to 4 September, when he is expected to enter pleas.
Hundreds of fans were leaving the waterfront victory parade when the incident occurred on Water Street just after 6pm on 26 May. Up to a million supporters had gathered to celebrate Liverpool’s 20th league title in a 10-mile parade in the city.
Mr Doyle, of Croxteth, was arrested at the scene, where fire crews worked to rescue several people who were trapped under the car, and dozens were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Former Royal Marine Paul Doyle, 53, at a previous hearingopen image in gallery
Former Royal Marine Paul Doyle, 53, at a previous hearing (PA)
Recorder of Liverpool Judge Andrew Menary remanded him in custody. A provisional trial date has been set for 24 November, which could last three to four weeks.
It is alleged Mr Doyle drove dangerously on roads between his home address in Burghill Road and Water Street.
At his first court appearance, Liverpool Magistrates' Court heard he was alleged to have "used his vehicle deliberately as a weapon".
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