Liverpool Parade Car Attack Suspect Faces 24 New Charges

Paul Doyle, the man accused of deliberately driving into a crowd during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade in May, is now facing 24 new charges. These include multiple counts of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and attempted GBH, with two of the alleged victims being babies. Doyle appeared at Liverpool Crown Court via video link from prison and became emotional while confirming his identity. Originally charged with seven offences, prosecutors have now added 23 new charges related to injuries caused and one count of affray.

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The court heard that more than 130 people were injured when a Ford Galaxy ploughed into fans on Water Street in Liverpool city centre on May 26. Five of the victims were children aged between six months and 17 years old. The new charges include 17 counts of attempting to cause GBH with intent, five counts of causing GBH with intent, and one count of wounding with intent. Doyle’s barrister requested more time to review the new charges, citing limited access to digital evidence while on remand. Judge Andrew Menary KC agreed to adjourn the case until September 4, describing the matter as complex and serious.

Prosecutors allege that Paul Doyle deliberately used his car as a weapon to injure people leaving Liverpool’s title parade celebrations. At an earlier hearing, the court was told he drove dangerously before steering the vehicle into the crowd, causing serious injuries to several individuals. Six of the original charges focused on the most seriously injured victims. Doyle is also accused of dangerous driving between his home in West Derby and the incident site on Water Street.

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During Wednesday’s hearing, the defence said Doyle had only just been informed of the new charges and had not read through updated witness statements. His lawyer added that Doyle had applied for a laptop in prison to review CCTV and other digital evidence, but the request remained unresolved after two months. Several family members of victims attended the hearing in person, while Doyle, wearing a plain grey t-shirt, appeared on video link with glasses, notepads, and books in front of him, wiping his eyes throughout the session.

The judge stressed the seriousness of the allegations and the need to give the defence time to prepare. The case has been rescheduled for September 4, when Doyle is expected to enter pleas to the charges.