The man accused of the Liverpool parade crash has pleaded guilty to 31 charges on the second day of his trial.
Paul Doyle, 54, of Croxteth, Liverpool, is charged with offences related to the incident on 26 May, which happened as crowds were gathered in the city to celebrate the football team’s Premier League title win.
Yesterday, he was re-arraigned on four counts which were amended to reflect medical evidence and entered not guilty pleas.
He previously denied dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent.
More than 130 people reported injuries after the Ford Galaxy Titanium collided with crowds on Water Street just after 6pm.
The charges relate to 29 victims, aged between six months and 77 years old.
The youngest is Teddy Eveson, who Doyle is accused of attempting to cause GBH to with intent.
Paul Doyle portrait. Credit: PA/ Elizabeth Cook
In a statement, Sarah Hammond, Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service in Mersey-Cheshire, said: “Today’s convictions bring a measure of justice for an act that caused unimaginable harm during what should have been a day of celebration for the city of Liverpool.
“Paul Doyle has been held responsible for his deliberate actions that endangered lives and brought chaos upon a community.
“A total of 134 people were injured, including children as young as six months. This attack did not just harm individuals — it struck at the heart of a city united in joy, leaving fear in its wake.
“By entering guilty pleas, Doyle has finally accepted that he intentionally drove into crowds of innocent people during Liverpool FC’s victory parade.
“Dashcam footage from Doyle’s vehicle shows that as he approached Dale Street and Water Street, he became increasingly agitated by the crowds. Rather than wait for them to pass, he deliberately drove at them, forcing his way through.
“Driving a vehicle into a crowd is an act of calculated violence. This was not a momentary lapse by Paul Doyle — it was a choice he made that day and it turned celebration into mayhem.
“I would like to commend the bravery of emergency services who acted swiftly at the scene. There can be no doubt that their actions saved lives.
“Liverpool as a city has shown resilience and unity in the face of this awful act, and I hope the victims, their families and anyone affected will feel justice has been done.”
