Former Marine Faces Sentencing for Liverpool Parade Attack
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Paul Doyle, a former Royal Marine, pleaded guilty to 31 charges after driving into a crowd at Liverpool's victory parade on 26 May.
- Doyle's actions injured 134 people, including 21 adults and 8 children, during a seven-minute rampage.
- Victims described the incident as terrifying, with some fearing a terrorist attack; many suffered severe physical and psychological injuries.
- Prosecutors argued Doyle acted out of rage, not panic, as he claimed, using his car as a weapon against the crowd.
- Doyle is set to be sentenced, with the court hearing emotional victim impact statements detailing the lasting trauma.
In a shocking incident that marred Liverpool's victory parade on 26 May, former Royal Marine Paul Doyle used his vehicle as a weapon, ploughing into a crowd of jubilant football fans. The attack, which took place on Water Street, left 134 people injured, including 21 adults and 8 children. Doyle, 54, has pleaded guilty to 31 charges, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
The Incident Unfolds
During the parade, Doyle drove his Ford Galaxy into the dense crowd, causing chaos and fear among the thousands gathered to celebrate. Prosecutors at Liverpool Crown Court described Doyle as "a man in a rage," dismissing his claims of acting out of panic. The court was shown harrowing footage of the attack, with Doyle shouting obscenities as he accelerated into the crowd.
Victims' Harrowing Accounts
Victims of the attack shared their traumatic experiences during the sentencing hearing. Sheree Aldridge, whose six-month-old son Teddy was thrown from his pram, described the moment as life-altering. "I thought my Teddy was dead," she said, recounting the overwhelming fear and pain. James Vernon, a paramedic on duty, was struck by Doyle's car while attending to another emergency. Despite being knocked down, Vernon managed to assist other victims, fearing a terrorist attack was underway.
Legal Proceedings and Sentencing
Doyle's actions have been widely condemned, with prosecutors emphasizing the deliberate nature of his attack. Paul Greaney KC, prosecuting, highlighted the "sickening" nature of the rampage, which lasted seven minutes and left more than 50 people requiring hospital treatment. Doyle, who changed his plea to guilty on the second day of his trial, is expected to receive a significant sentence.
WHAT THIS MIGHT MEAN
As Paul Doyle awaits sentencing, the legal implications of his actions are profound. The case has highlighted the potential for severe penalties in incidents involving dangerous driving and intentional harm. Experts suggest that Doyle's military background and the calculated nature of his attack could influence the severity of his sentence. Politically, the incident has raised questions about public safety at large-scale events, prompting discussions on preventive measures to protect crowds in the future. The emotional testimonies from victims underscore the long-lasting impact of such attacks, both physically and psychologically, and may influence future legal frameworks surrounding crowd safety and emergency response.
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Former Marine Faces Sentencing for Liverpool Parade Attack
In This Article
Sofia Romano| Published HIGHLIGHTS
- Paul Doyle, a former Royal Marine, pleaded guilty to 31 charges after driving into a crowd at Liverpool's victory parade on 26 May.
- Doyle's actions injured 134 people, including 21 adults and 8 children, during a seven-minute rampage.
- Victims described the incident as terrifying, with some fearing a terrorist attack; many suffered severe physical and psychological injuries.
- Prosecutors argued Doyle acted out of rage, not panic, as he claimed, using his car as a weapon against the crowd.
- Doyle is set to be sentenced, with the court hearing emotional victim impact statements detailing the lasting trauma.
In a shocking incident that marred Liverpool's victory parade on 26 May, former Royal Marine Paul Doyle used his vehicle as a weapon, ploughing into a crowd of jubilant football fans. The attack, which took place on Water Street, left 134 people injured, including 21 adults and 8 children. Doyle, 54, has pleaded guilty to 31 charges, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
The Incident Unfolds
During the parade, Doyle drove his Ford Galaxy into the dense crowd, causing chaos and fear among the thousands gathered to celebrate. Prosecutors at Liverpool Crown Court described Doyle as "a man in a rage," dismissing his claims of acting out of panic. The court was shown harrowing footage of the attack, with Doyle shouting obscenities as he accelerated into the crowd.
Victims' Harrowing Accounts
Victims of the attack shared their traumatic experiences during the sentencing hearing. Sheree Aldridge, whose six-month-old son Teddy was thrown from his pram, described the moment as life-altering. "I thought my Teddy was dead," she said, recounting the overwhelming fear and pain. James Vernon, a paramedic on duty, was struck by Doyle's car while attending to another emergency. Despite being knocked down, Vernon managed to assist other victims, fearing a terrorist attack was underway.
Legal Proceedings and Sentencing
Doyle's actions have been widely condemned, with prosecutors emphasizing the deliberate nature of his attack. Paul Greaney KC, prosecuting, highlighted the "sickening" nature of the rampage, which lasted seven minutes and left more than 50 people requiring hospital treatment. Doyle, who changed his plea to guilty on the second day of his trial, is expected to receive a significant sentence.
WHAT THIS MIGHT MEAN
As Paul Doyle awaits sentencing, the legal implications of his actions are profound. The case has highlighted the potential for severe penalties in incidents involving dangerous driving and intentional harm. Experts suggest that Doyle's military background and the calculated nature of his attack could influence the severity of his sentence. Politically, the incident has raised questions about public safety at large-scale events, prompting discussions on preventive measures to protect crowds in the future. The emotional testimonies from victims underscore the long-lasting impact of such attacks, both physically and psychologically, and may influence future legal frameworks surrounding crowd safety and emergency response.
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