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Paul Doyle, 53, was accused of dangerous driving and other assault charges after almost 80 people were injured when a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a soccer parade.
May 29, 2025Updated 1:27 p.m. ET
The police filed seven charges on Thursday against a 53-year-old British man after a car hit a packed crowd in Liverpool, England, earlier this week, injuring almost 80 people at a parade to celebrate Liverpool F.C.’s Premier League soccer title.
Paul Doyle, 53, was charged with dangerous driving, “unlawful and malicious wounding” and other offenses. He was arrested at the scene on Monday and will appear in court on Friday, the police said.
Jenny Sims, the assistant chief constable of Merseyside Police, said at a news conference on Thursday that Mr. Doyle had been charged with dangerous driving, and two counts each of causing grievous bodily harm with intent — a serious assault charge used for major injuries — attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, and “unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.”
Ms. Sims said Liverpool was “shocked and saddened” by the incident and many people had “concerns and questions.”
“Our detectives are working tirelessly with diligence and professionalism to seek the answer to all of those questions,” she added.
Sarah Hammond, the chief prosecutor for the region, said the charges would be kept under review as the police investigation continues, meaning more could be filed or existing ones amended.
