A 53-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent, after a car was allegedly driven into a crowd in Liverpool.
Paul Doyle was arrested on May 29, accused of driving through a crowd of Liverpool football supporters during the team’s Premier League trophy parade in the city center on the evening of May 26. He was initially charged with seven offenses at the time of his arrest, but an additional 24 charges were brought in August after he appeared in Liverpool Crown Court via video link.
The charges include one count of affray, one of dangerous driving, nine counts of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, two of wounding with intent, and 18 of attempting to cause GBH with intent. Media reports now identify seven-month-old Teddy Eveson as a complainant in the final charge.
Doyle, a former Royal Marine and father of three from West Derby, appeared via video link from HMP Belmarsh wearing a grey T-shirt and glasses. He spoke only to confirm his name and enter his pleas, shaking his head several times as the charges were read out.
The incident is said to have occurred after Doyle allegedly followed an ambulance down a road closed to traffic during the parade. His grey Ford Galaxy reportedly collided with a large number of fans before stopping. Police held back people trying to remove him from the car before arresting him.
A total of 134 people were injured, with more than 50 requiring hospitalization, including four children.
Following the incident, police released details of Doyle’s ethnicity, a decision some criticized as potentially complicating future police operations.
A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for October 27, with a provisional trial date set for November 25, moved from the originally planned date. The trial is expected to last three to four weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about the case designed to be clear and accessible
Basic Information
1 Who is Paul Doyle
Paul Doyle is the individual who has been charged in connection with the Liverpool parade incident
2 What exactly is he charged with
He has been charged with a total of 31 offenses These are believed to include serious public order offenses violent disorder and assault related to the events at the Liverpool parade
3 What does pleaded not guilty mean
It means that in a formal court hearing Paul Doyle officially stated that he denies all the charges against him This is the start of the legal process where the prosecution must now try to prove his guilt
4 What was the Liverpool parade incident
It refers to a significant public disturbance that occurred during a parade or march in Liverpool The details are part of the court case but it involved largescale disorder violence and alleged assaults
About the Legal Process
5 What happens after a not guilty plea
The case will proceed to a trial The prosecution and defense will present their evidence call witnesses and make their arguments before a judge and jury who will then decide on a verdict
6 When is the trial
Specific trial dates are set by the court and are often subject to change This information is typically reported by news outlets following court hearings or can be found in court listings
7 Could the charges be dropped
Its possible but unlikely at this stage after a formal plea Charges could be dropped if new evidence emerges that undermines the prosecutions case but the plea indicates the case is moving forward
8 What are the potential consequences if he is found guilty
The consequences would depend on the severity of the specific charges he is ultimately convicted of Given the number and nature of the charges a guilty verdict could result in a significant prison sentence
Deeper Questions
9 Why would someone plead not guilty to so many charges
There are several reasons The defendant may genuinely believe they are innocent their legal team may argue the evidence is weak or mistaken or they may be disputing their level of involvement in the events
10 Does pleading not guilty affect bail or custody
It can A notguilty plea doesnt automatically grant bail The court will consider factors like the risk
