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Liverpool Council to Overhaul Event Planning After Parade Crash Injures 109

Detectives have logged over 500 Major Incident Police Portal submissions as the suspect’s plea hearing looms on August 14

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Overview

  • On May 26 a Ford Galaxy drove into crowds on Water Street during Liverpool FC’s victory parade, injuring 109 people and leaving four hospitalized
  • Merseyside Police report more than 500 witness submissions to the Major Incident Police Portal as detectives continue to assess evidence
  • Paul Doyle, 53, has been charged with two counts each of wounding with intent and grievous bodily harm plus dangerous driving and remains in custody
  • On June 3 Recorder Judge Andrew Menary lifted adult victims’ anonymity, naming Ethan Gillard (18), Simon Nash (52), Christine Seeckts (66) and Susan Passey (77)
  • Liverpool Council will conduct a full review of its planning for major events; Doyle’s trial is provisionally scheduled to begin on November 24