Overview

• Paul Doyle, a 53-year-old former Royal Navy sailor and cybersecurity professional, made brief appearances before Liverpool magistrates and the Crown Court on May 30
• He is charged with seven counts, including dangerous driving with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, in connection with the May 26 incident
• Seventy-nine people aged 9 to 78 were injured when Doyle’s vehicle plowed into celebratory crowds, and seven victims remain hospitalized in stable condition
• Merseyside Police have ruled out terrorism as a motive and say investigators are examining extensive video footage and witness statements
• Doyle’s next court date is set for an August 14 hearing to enter a plea, with a provisional trial scheduled to begin on November 24 and last three to four weeks