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Trial Begins for Paul Doyle Accused of Driving Into Liverpool Victory Parade Crowd

Jurors will be sworn for a 31-count case alleging deliberate use of a car against parade crowds.

Overview

  • Proceedings open at Liverpool Crown Court with a jury trial slated to run three to four weeks.
  • Paul Doyle, 54, has pleaded not guilty to 31 offences, including causing and attempting to cause GBH with intent, wounding with intent, dangerous driving and affray.
  • Prosecutors previously alleged he used his Ford Galaxy as a weapon on Water Street after following an ambulance through a cleared route.
  • Merseyside Police say 134 people were injured and 50 required hospital treatment, with no fatalities, and the case is not being treated as terrorism.
  • The indictment covers 29 named victims, at least six of them children, with the youngest aged six months at the time.