LFC parade crash driver to face more charges
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The man accused of causing the Liverpool parade crash will face more charges.
Paul Doyle was already charged with seven counts related to dangerous driving and intent to wound over the incident on Water Street after 6pm on Monday, May 26.
The 53-year-old from West Derby had been arrested at the scene after a Ford Galaxy ploughed into a crowd of people after the Premier League title celebrations.
More than 100 people ranging from children to a 78-year-old woman were injured in the collision which occurred shortly after the Reds’ parade bus concluded its route.
Doyle appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday morning via video link from HMP Belmarsh and was asked only to confirm his name during the proceedings.
Paul Greaney KC, prosecuting, confirmed that the father-of-three is set to be charged with 24 additional offences of assault and one count of affray.
Judge Andrew Menary KC, the Honorary Record of Liverpool, adjourned the preparation hearing until September 4, when Doyle is set to enter his plea.
He said: “I am going to adjourn this matter to the 4th of September.
“The purpose of that is to allow you to have sufficient time with the now new indictment.
On that date, you can enter pleas to the indictment.
“You must remain in custody in the meantime.”
Doyle’s trial is still scheduled to begin on November 24 this year.