Liverpool title parade crash suspect Paul Doyle pleads not guilty to 31 charges
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A man accused of ploughing his car into Liverpool fans during the club's Premier League title parade has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges.
Paul Doyle, a former Royal Marine, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday via a video link over the incident during the parade on May 26.
The incident occurred on Water Street in Liverpool city centre, where around a million supporters are believed to have gathered to celebrate the 20th league title success.
They include 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 and one count of dangerous driving.
The incident forced Liverpool boss Arne Slot to miss the League Managers Association awards ceremony, with the Dutchman later praising the emergency services and those who offered their support.
Police and emergency personnel on Water Street, Liverpool
He said: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank the wider football community, including the LMA itself, the Premier League and many clubs who will be represented tonight, for the support we have received.
"Football is and always should be a game built on rivalry, but it is also a great source of comradeship, especially at times like this.
“I would also like to pay tribute to the emergency services and other authorities in Liverpool who swung into action as soon as the incident happened.
“Along with the supporters and bystanders who helped one another in an hour of need, I think everyone involved in the aftermath deserves the gratitude of all of us.”
Skipper Virgil van Dijk also posted on social media: "My family and I are shocked and devastated