British Man Charged After Causing Injuries at Liverpool Football Celebration

Mon Oct 20 2025 06:08:44 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

**British Man Charged After Causing Injuries at Liverpool Football Celebration**

A man appears in court accused of deliberately driving into a crowd, injuring many during a Liverpool F.C. victory parade.

Paul Doyle, 53, faces multiple serious charges after driving his vehicle into celebratory crowds, resulting in substantial injuries to numerous individuals, including children.

A 53-year-old man has been brought before Liverpool Magistrates’ Court, facing several serious allegations after he allegedly rammed his car into a crowd celebrating Liverpool F.C.'s Premier League victory on Monday. The accused, identified as Paul Doyle, managed to injure a staggering 79 people during the incident, which occurred on Water Street at approximately 6 p.m. local time.

Doyle, a father of three and a former member of the Royal Marines, appeared emotionally affected as he confirmed essential details including his name and address in court. He faces a total of seven charges, among them dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent—elements that suggest a serious assault due to the significant injuries inflicted.

Among the injured were four children, the youngest just nine years old. The police confirmed that more than 50 individuals required medical treatment following the crash, with specific charges concerning injuries sustained by six victims, two of whom were minors aged 11 and 17. Legal guidelines have been put in place to protect the identities of these minors.

The day of the incident witnessed an assembly of hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic Liverpool supporters celebrating the team's triumph. As crowds were dispersing near the end of the ten-mile parade route, the driver unexpectedly veered into them, drawing immediate condemnation from the authorities. Prosecutor Philip Astbury noted that Doyle's actions appeared to be intentional as he drove towards individuals attempting to exit the vicinity.

A hearing scheduled for August 14 will allow Doyle to enter a plea, while a provisional trial date has been set for November 24. Until then, a judge has determined that he will remain in custody. Doyle, whose prior background includes the management of a retail business that closed down in 2020, was described by the local prosecutor, Sarah Hammond, as being subject to a continuously evolving investigation, with possible changes to the charges as evidence, including video footage and eyewitness accounts, is further examined.