Liverpool parade crash suspect Paul Doyle shook his head in the dock as the prosecutor told the judge he drove "deliberately at the crowd" and "used his vehicle as a weapon".

Doyle, 53, has been remanded in custody after appearing at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court charged with seven offences related to the Liverpool victory parade crash.

He will appear at Crown Court later today.

Police said 79 people were injured when a car drove into supporters on Water Street at around 6pm on Monday, with seven people still in hospital when Merseyside Police revealed his charges yesterday.

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11:51KEY EVENTDoyle shakes head in dock

Doyle shook his head in the dock as the prosecutor told the judge he drove "deliberately at the crowd" and "used his vehicle as a weapon".

11:47Phil CardyJudge grants anonymity for complainants in 'exceptional case'

The judge has said he is satisfied this is an "exceptional case" that "shocked and outraged" the people of Liverpool and beyond.

He has granted the prosecution's request for orders protecting the six complainant's - four adults and two children - identities .

The seven charges are now being read to Doyle who is standing in the dock, head bowed again.

11:41Martin FrickerHearing resumes as Doyle stares out to court

The hearing has resumed and Doyle is now back in court.

He is sat down, but is staring out into the courtroom this time instead of bowing his head.

11:37Liam DoyleEveryone in court for Doyle's hearing today

As we know, Doyle had no family members or friends in the court with him today.

11:06Martin FrickerCourt adjourned again as press to make representations

District judge Healy has adjourned again for half an hour to consider representations made on behalf of the press.

Another holiday snap shows Doyle at the Taj Mahal 11:02KEY EVENTDoyle returns to court - with no family present in room

Doyle has been brought back into court and is again sitting with his head bowed.

There are no family or friends of Doyle's in the courtroom.

11:02Liam Doyle'Croaky-voiced' Doyle 'held back tears'

Doyle, 53, wearing a black suit, white shirt and grey tie, looked emotional as he came into the courtroom at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning.

Doyle looked around at the dozens of reporters packing the courtroom as he was brought in from the cells, his face crumpling slightly as he held back tears.

District Judge Paul Healey asked for the defendant to identify himself and in a croaky voice, Doyle confirmed his name, gave his date of birth and address in Liverpool.

(Image:Andrew Stenning/Daily Mirror)10:54Liam DoyleDoyle taken out of the dock as hearing pauses

Doyle has been taken out of the dock, with the hearing having been paused and set to resume at 11am.



09:03KEY EVENTPaul Doyle pictured arriving at court

Paul Doyle has been pctured arriving at court in a police van this morning.

Paul Doyle was seen arriving at court in a van (Image:Andrew Stenning/Daily Mirror)08:57Martin FrickerPolice parked up outside Liverpool magistrates' court ahead of Doyle's appearance

Two police vans are parked up outside Liverpool magistrates’ court for the appearance of Doyle.

Uniformed officers are also standing in the square outside the court building.

As always, my thoughts remain with victims and everyone impacted."

07:58KEY EVENTWhen will Doyle appear in court?Doyle is due to appear in court later this morning, with his case listed from 10am at the Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts in Derby Square, Liverpool.07:48Liam DoyleDetectives seeking answers to key questions as Doyle set to appear in court

As Doyle prepares to appear in court, police have said they are seeking the answers to key questions surrounding Monday's incident.