Trial date set for man accused of driving car through Liverpool fans at parade

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Paul Doyle was noticeably absent from court during Tuesday's preliminary hearing ahead of the Liverpool FC parade trial. Doyle's case was scheduled for a mention hearing at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday afternoon.

The total of 31 counts he faces includes 18 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent. Further charges allege that he intentionally caused grievous bodily harm to an 11-year-old boy, a 12-year-old child, a 17-year-old boy, Helen Gilmore, Anna Bilonozhenko, Sheree Aldridge, Sam Alexander, Christine Seeckts, and Susan Passey.

He also faces alleged offences of wounding with intent against Simon Nash and Robin Darke, as well as charges of affray and dangerous driving. Doyle previously entered a plea of not guilty to these charges during a plea and trial preparation hearing in September.