A man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool’s victory parade is due to go on trial today.
Paul Doyle, 54, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court today charged with 31 offences related to the incident on May 26.
The alleged attack happened as crowds were gathered in the city to celebrate the football team’s Premier League title win.
Doyle, of Croxteth, Liverpool, is accused of dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent.
He denies all offences.
The defendant, wearing a black suit and glasses with slicked back hair, was asked to confirm that he was Paul Doyle, and replied: ‘Yes, I am.’
Doyle wiped away tears as he was asked to enter pleas to four of the counts.
All seats are full for the hearing, with more than 20 members of the press in court along with some members of Doyle’s family and members of the public.
The trial is expected to last three to four weeks.
More than 130 people reported injuries after a Ford Galaxy Titanium collided with crowds on Water Street just after 6pm.
The charges relate to 29 victims, aged between six months and 77 years old.
The youngest is Teddy Eveson, who Doyle is accused of attempting to cause GBH to with intent.
He is alleged to have injured or attempted to injure seven other children, aged between seven months and 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons.
An artist’s sketch of Paul Doyle after he appeared in court charged with driving into crowds at Liverpool’s victory parade on May 26
Paul Doyle, 54, has denied 31 charges relating to an alleged incident in Liverpool during Premier League street celebrations
Doyle, of Croxteth, Liverpool, is accused of dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent
Emergency services at the scene of the incident on Water Street. More than 130 people were injured, police later said
