Man charged after incident at Liverpool parade: Details and injuries

Man charged after Liverpool parade incident

A man has been charged after a car hit a crowd of pedestrians following Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade on Monday. Paul Doyle, 53, of West Derby, was charged with dangerous driving, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent following the incident on Water Street in the city centre. He is due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

At least 79 people were injured in the incident, and two of the injured, including a child, suffered serious injuries. Seven people remain hospitalized in stable condition.

Merseyside Police confirmed on Thursday that the youngest person injured was nine years old and the oldest was 78.

The investigation is in its initial stages. Prosecutors and police continue to work at a good pace to review a huge volume of evidence. This includes multiple videos and numerous witness statements. It is important to ensure that each victim receives the justice they deserve.

Sarah Hammond, Chief Prosecutor of the CPS Mersey-Cheshire

Paul Doyle, 53, has been charged, among other charges, with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

In a press conference, Merseyside Police’s Chief Superintendent Jenny Sims added:

I understand perfectly how this incident has left us all shocked and saddened, and I know that many will continue to have concerns and questions. Our detectives are working tirelessly, with diligence and professionalism, to seek answers to all those questions. When we can, we will provide more information.

Jenny Sims, Chief Superintendent of Merseyside Police

The city was celebrating Liverpool’s 20th title, which equaled the record, when the driver turned onto a street full of fans and joy quickly turned to tragedy. The police said they believed Doyle evaded a roadblock by following an ambulance responding to a report of a person in cardiac arrest.

Eyewitness videos showed scenes of horror as the car hit and launched into the air a person wrapped in a Liverpool flag and then veered into a crowd of people gathered on the side of the road. Merseyside Police said the driver was believed to have acted alone and that they were not suspecting terrorism.

Superintendent Detective Rachel Wilson said:

An extensive investigation is underway into the precise circumstances of the incident, and we continue to ask that people do not speculate on the circumstances surrounding it and refrain from sharing distressing content online.

Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson