Man accused of Liverpool parade crash pleads not guilty to 31 charges

A man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade has pleaded not guilty to 31 offenses.

Paul Doyle, 53, is accused of driving his car through crowds on Water Street in the city center just after 6 pm on Monday, May 26.

He appeared via videolink from prison at Liverpool Crown Court for the plea, wearing glasses and a grey T-shirt, and appeared to be looking at papers as the charges were read to him.

He shook his head at points during the arraignment.

Liverpool Football Club were celebrating winning their second Premier League title.

Merseyside Police said 134 people were injured when Doyle allegedly drove his Ford Galaxy Titanium into crowds who were leaving the waterfront after the parade.

He was originally charged with seven offenses, but at a hearing last month, a further 24 charges were added to the indictment.

Doyle, of Croxteth, Liverpool, is charged with 18 counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, nine counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of wounding with intent, one count of dangerous driving and one count of affray.

The allegations relate to 29 victims aged between six months and 77 years.

At the hearing last month, Doyle was in tears as he appeared by videolink from prison.

A provisional trial date is fixed for November 24, and the case is expected to last three to four weeks.

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