Paul Doyle, the suspect behind Monday's car ramming in Liverpool, has been remanded in custody.
The father-of-three had appeared in court earlier on Friday charged with seven offences over the chaos, which saw 79 people sustain injuries as crowds gathered in the city for Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade.
His charges include two counts of wounding with intent, two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and one count of dangerous driving.
The ages of those injured in the ramming range from nine to 78, and all 79 are British.
Paul Doyle has been remanded in custody
Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Paul Doyle, 53, appearing at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday
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A wounding charge and an attempted grievous bodily harm charge relate to a child.
The 53-year-old, wearing a black suit, white shirt and grey tie, was visibly emotional as he arrived at Liverpool Magistrates' Court this morning.
Doyle gave no indication of pleas when his charges were read to the court.
The court was also told that all of the offences apart from the dangerous driving charge could only be dealt with in a Crown Court.
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District Judge Paul Healey sent the case to Liverpool Crown Court, in the same building as the magistrates' court, where Doyle will appear this afternoon.
Doyle was seen shaking his head at one point as Philip Astbury, prosecuting, addressed the court.
The former Royal Marine stood with his hands clasped in front of him and nodded as he was remanded in custody.
Assistant Chief Constable of Merseyside Police Jenny Sims said on Thursday: "I fully understand how this incident has left us all shocked and saddened, and I know many will continue to have concerns and questions.
Paul Doyle was charged with seven offences over his role in Monday's car ramming on Water Street in Liverpool
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"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."
On Thursday, the Crown Prosecution Service said the charges against Doyle would be kept "under review as the investigation progresses".
Chief crown prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire, Sarah Hammond, said: "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."
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