Liverpool parade crash suspect appears in court today charged with seven offences

The father-of-three was charged with one count of dangerous driving, two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent and two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

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

He 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 the defendant to identify himself and in a croaky voice, Doyle confirmed his name and gave his date of birth and address in Liverpool.

The hearing has been adjourned briefly while reporting restrictions are considered.

The Crown Prosecution Service yesterday said the charges will be kept under review as the investigation progresses.

Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire Sarah Hammond said yesterday: "The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Merseyside Police to charge Paul Doyle, 53 from West Derby, Liverpool, with dangerous driving, causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, wounding with intent to cause GBH and attempted GBH, following a complex and ongoing investigation into an incident in Water Street, Liverpool on Monday May 26, 2025.

“The defendant will appear before Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday, May 30 2025. The investigation is at an early stage. Prosecutors and police are continuing to work at pace to review a huge volume of evidence.

“This includes multiple pieces of video footage and numerous witness statements. It is important to ensure every victim gets the justice they deserve. The charges will be kept under review as the investigation progresses.

"Criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and he has the right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information or media online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings. Please allow the legal process to take its course without undue speculation."

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Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims of Merseyside Police said: "Merseyside Police is determined to gather as much evidence as possible to ensure that every avenue is explored.

"Now that Paul Doyle has been charged, we ask that the judicial process be allowed to continue without any speculation online or elsewhere that could impede the pursuit of justice for all those affected.

"A total of 79 people who were injured continue to be in contact with our officers and staff, and seven people remain in hospital, receiving the expert care of our NHS colleagues. I hope that all of those who were injured, or witnessed this terrible incident are able - given time - to heal and recover.

"This continues to be a large and complex investigation and detectives are reviewing a huge volume of CCTV and mobile phone footage submitted by the public and businesses, as well as footage from our own body worn cameras and dashcams."

At the press conference, Jenny Sims, added: "I fully understand how this incident has left us all shocked and saddened, and I know many will continue to have concerns and questions.

"Our detectives are working tirelessly, with diligence and professionalism, to seek the answer to all of those questions. When we are able to, we will provide further information."

Sims said seven people remain in hospital.