British Man Charged After Plowing Car Into Crowd Celebrating Liverpool F.C.

Paul Doyle, 53, has appeared in court charged with several offenses after the incident that injured 79, including four children, following Liverpool F.C.’s title win.

A 53-year-old British man, Paul Doyle, faces serious charges after allegedly driving his car into a crowd celebrating Liverpool Football Club's Premier League title victory. This shocking incident occurred on Monday evening, injuring a total of 79 people, with four children among the victims.

During his court appearance at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court, Doyle, a former Royal Marine and father of three, displayed visible emotion as he confirmed his identity to the court. He has been charged with seven separate offenses, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

According to police reports, at least 50 of the injured individuals required hospital treatment, with two victims aged 11 and 17 receiving significant injuries. The crash unfolded shortly before 6 p.m. local time on Water Street, at the peak of a celebratory parade that attracted hundreds of thousands of attendees.

Prosecutor Philip Astbury described the incident as a deliberate act aimed at crowd members attempting to leave the vicinity. A provisional trial date has been set for November 24 at the Liverpool Crown Court, with a plea hearing slated for August 14.

The presiding judge has ruled that Doyle remains in custody until the plea hearing, as investigations continue into the incident. Officials, including Sarah Hammond, the chief prosecutor for the region, have indicated that the charges may evolve as the review of evidence—including extensive video footage and witness accounts—is ongoing. Doyle previously held a position as director of a retail business that ceased operations in 2020.