Liverpool Parade Collision: Paul Doyle Faces 31 Charges in Court
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Paul Doyle, 53, faces 24 new charges related to a collision at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade, bringing the total to 31 counts.
- The charges include attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving, affecting 29 victims, including two babies.
- The incident occurred on 26 May when a Ford Galaxy drove into a crowd, injuring 134 people.
- Doyle's plea hearing has been postponed to 4 September to allow his defense team to review new evidence.
- A trial is provisionally set for 24 November, expected to last three to four weeks.
Paul Doyle, a former Royal Marine commando, appeared in Liverpool Crown Court facing a total of 31 charges following a collision at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade. The incident, which took place on 26 May, involved a Ford Galaxy driving into a crowd on Water Street, injuring 134 people.
New Charges and Legal Proceedings
Initially charged with seven counts, Doyle now faces 24 additional charges, including attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving. The charges cover 29 victims, ranging from infants to the elderly. During the court session, Doyle, visibly emotional, confirmed his identity and was seen wiping his eyes.
Courtroom Developments
The hearing, attended by a large press contingent and family members, was brief. Judge Andrew Menary KC granted Doyle's defense team more time to review new evidence, including CCTV footage. The plea hearing is rescheduled for 4 September, with a trial date set for 24 November, expected to last three to four weeks.
Incident Details
The collision occurred as Liverpool fans were leaving an open-air bus parade celebrating their team's Premier League title win. Prosecutors allege Doyle used his vehicle as a weapon, deliberately driving into the crowd. The charges include 19 counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, seven counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and three counts of wounding with intent.
WHAT THIS MIGHT MEAN
As the legal proceedings continue, the upcoming plea hearing will be crucial in determining the course of the trial. If Doyle pleads not guilty, the trial scheduled for November could provide further insights into the incident's circumstances and motivations. Legal experts suggest that the case could set precedents for how similar incidents are prosecuted, particularly concerning the use of vehicles as weapons. The outcome may also influence public safety measures at large public events in the future.
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Liverpool Parade Collision: Paul Doyle Faces 31 Charges in Court
In This Article
Sofia Romano| Published HIGHLIGHTS
- Paul Doyle, 53, faces 24 new charges related to a collision at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade, bringing the total to 31 counts.
- The charges include attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving, affecting 29 victims, including two babies.
- The incident occurred on 26 May when a Ford Galaxy drove into a crowd, injuring 134 people.
- Doyle's plea hearing has been postponed to 4 September to allow his defense team to review new evidence.
- A trial is provisionally set for 24 November, expected to last three to four weeks.
Paul Doyle, a former Royal Marine commando, appeared in Liverpool Crown Court facing a total of 31 charges following a collision at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade. The incident, which took place on 26 May, involved a Ford Galaxy driving into a crowd on Water Street, injuring 134 people.
New Charges and Legal Proceedings
Initially charged with seven counts, Doyle now faces 24 additional charges, including attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving. The charges cover 29 victims, ranging from infants to the elderly. During the court session, Doyle, visibly emotional, confirmed his identity and was seen wiping his eyes.
Courtroom Developments
The hearing, attended by a large press contingent and family members, was brief. Judge Andrew Menary KC granted Doyle's defense team more time to review new evidence, including CCTV footage. The plea hearing is rescheduled for 4 September, with a trial date set for 24 November, expected to last three to four weeks.
Incident Details
The collision occurred as Liverpool fans were leaving an open-air bus parade celebrating their team's Premier League title win. Prosecutors allege Doyle used his vehicle as a weapon, deliberately driving into the crowd. The charges include 19 counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, seven counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and three counts of wounding with intent.
WHAT THIS MIGHT MEAN
As the legal proceedings continue, the upcoming plea hearing will be crucial in determining the course of the trial. If Doyle pleads not guilty, the trial scheduled for November could provide further insights into the incident's circumstances and motivations. Legal experts suggest that the case could set precedents for how similar incidents are prosecuted, particularly concerning the use of vehicles as weapons. The outcome may also influence public safety measures at large public events in the future.
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