Liverpool parade crash trial – latest: Tearful Paul Doyle in court accused of driving into crowds of football fans
A man accused of plowing into a crowd of football fans at Liverpool FC’s victory parade and injuring more than 130 people is on trial at Liverpool Crown Court today.
Paul Doyle, 54, is charged with 31 offenses relating to the incident on May 26 this year, when thousands of people gathered in the city to celebrate the team winning the Premier League title.
Doyle, of Croxteth, Liverpool, denied 17 charges of dangerous driving, affray, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, nine charges of causing GBH with intent and three charges of wounding with intent.
Merseyside Police said 134 people were injured when Doyle allegedly drove his Ford Galaxy Titanium into a crowd of people leaving a city center parade in Water Street just after 6pm on May 26.
It is also alleged that Doyle was driving dangerously on the roads between his home address in Burghill Road and Water Street.
The charges relate to 29 victims, ranging in age from 77 to a six-month-old baby named Teddy Eveson. The other seven victims, aged between seven months and 17, cannot be named for legal reasons.
The trial is expected to last up to four weeks.
Doyle burst into tears as the jury selection was being made
Paul Doyle wiped away tears as he was remanded in court on four charges that were amended to reflect medical evidence.
He declared not guilty to the charges.
He is now charged with a total of 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent, three charges of wounding with intent, affray and dangerous driving.
Doyle later put his head in his hands and cried as jury selection began.
Alex Ross25 November 2025 11:49
Jury selection is taking place
Judge Andrew Menary summoned 33 people determined to serve as jurors in the case.
They were first asked if they recognized Doyle, who stood up to see him.
The names of the jurors for the case were then called and each was seated along two rows on one side of the courtroom.
Alex Ross25 November 2025 11:43
Paul Doyle appears in the dock
Paul Doyle was brought to the defendant’s chair in the packed courtroom.
He wears glasses, a black suit and a white shirt.
The court clerk asks him to stand and says: “Are you Paul Desmond Sanders Doyle?”
He replies: “Yes, I am.”
Alex Ross25 November 2025 11:31
Full list of charges facing Paul Doyle
Paul Doyle is expected to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court today; He faces multiple charges after Liverpool fans were hit by a car during their team’s Premier League title celebrations here in May.
The 54-year-old man is charged with dangerous driving, fighting, 17 counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent.
Alex Ross25 November 2025 09:27
More than 130 people injured in Liverpool Parade incident
Merseyside Police said 134 people were injured when a Ford Galaxy Titanium crashed into a crowd at a victory parade to celebrate Liverpool’s Premier League victory in May.
The incident occurred as fans were leaving the waterfront parade on Water Street just after 6 p.m. on May 26.
When emergency services arrived at the scene, some citizens were taken to hospital, while others were treated in temporary clinics in nearby restaurants.
Two days later Sir Keir Starmer visited the city to thank “first responders” [who] “He showed extraordinary courage”, helping the injured.
Alex Ross25 November 2025 09:24
What to expect today?
Paul Doyle is expected to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court today.
The file was sent to the courthouse at 10.30.
In order for the trial to continue, a jury will need to be selected before the prosecutor opens the case.
Witness statements will next be heard in the case, which could take several days, given that the charges relate to 29 victims.
The trial is expected to last three to four weeks.
Alex Ross25 November 2025 09:16
