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Paul Doyle Pleads Not Guilty to 31 Counts in Liverpool Parade Crash Case

The 53-year-old remains on remand ahead of a 24 November trial listed for three to four weeks.

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Paul Doyle, 53, charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a car ploughed into a crowd of soccer fans during this week's Liverpool FC's victory parade, appears at Liverpool Magistrates' Court in Liverpool, Britain, May 30, 2025, in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Julia Quenzler/ File Photo
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A seagull walks among the rubbish left on the ground at the scene of an incident where a car plowed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side's Premier League soccer title, in central Liverpool, Britain, May 27, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/ File Photo

Overview

  • He entered the pleas via video link at Liverpool Crown Court after being charged over the 26 May collision during the club’s trophy parade.
  • The indictment includes 18 counts of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent, two of wounding with intent, plus dangerous driving and affray.
  • Police say 134 people were injured, with more than 50 hospitalised, and alleged victims range from six months to 77 years old.
  • Prosecutors expanded the case by 24 counts in August following reviews of CCTV, witness statements and forensic material.
  • He remains on remand at HMP Belmarsh, with police having ruled out terrorism as a motive.