Liverpool sends message to supporters offering help on anniversary of parade horror
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCPaul Doyle was jailed for 21 and a half years in December 2025 after causing injuries to more than 100 people when he drove through crowds of people during the Reds' title paradeA general view of Anfield(Image: 2026 WSL Football)Liverpool has issued guidance on its website exactly a year on from the horrific incident which saw over 100 people suffer injuries when a man drove through crowds of people during the Reds' title parade.Paul Doyle was jailed for 21 and a half years in December 2025 after pleading guilty to 17 counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, nine counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, three counts of wounding and one count each of dangerous driving and affray.The celebratory mood in Liverpool city center turned to chaos when Doyle drove his Ford Galaxy at pedestrians. One man who was present at the parade and witnessed the incident unfold said that it was "an unbelievable miracle" that nobody had died.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Yan Diomande swap deal, Kennet Eichhorn blow, Barcola latestREAD MORE: Liverpool blocked from signing $14M talent Kennet Eichhorn in transfer setbackRecognizing the trauma that many of the victims of Doyle's crime, as well as those who were in attendance at the parade, have felt in the year since it occurred, Liverpool Football Club issued guidance on the first anniversary of the incident.Fans still struggling with the events that occurred that day have been offered free mental health support through a number of channels, including Victim Care Merseyside, Samaritans and NHS talking therapies at Merseycare - more details can be found on Liverpool's official website."The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool FC continue to be with those affected by this terrible incident," the statement said.Around 1.5 million people attended the parade on May 26, 2025.
More than 100 people were injured following the incident, including someone aged 78, with 50 requiring hospital treatment.Fans had been making their way down Water Street in the city center following the parade, with Liverpool havnig been celebrating winning the 2024/25 Premier League title.Virgil van Dijk, Jurgen Klopp and Steven Gerrard were among those to send messages of support following the incident, with Doyle sentenced back in December after pleading guilty."My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected. Praying for a speedy recovery for everyone who suffered injuries.
We are all with you," Van Dijk said in the immediate aftermath while posting an image of the Royal Liver Building with red smoke from the parade.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC