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Man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool soccer parade appears in court for trial
Paul Doyle faces 31 charges including grievous bodily harm with intent after injuring over 130 people at Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade, authorities say.
- On November 25 the trial of Paul Doyle began at Liverpool Crown Court, where the 54-year-old of Burghill Road in West Derby faces 31 charges.
- During Liverpool FC's title parade on May 26, crowds filled the city centre as fans left the open-top bus parade and a car struck people on Water Street after 6pm.
- The court heard four charges were amended and Doyle entered not guilty pleas, wiping tears in front of Judge Andrew Menary KC.
- A 14-member jury including two reserves was sworn in and the trial is set to last three to four weeks, with Judge Menary adjourning until Wednesday at 10.30am for the prosecution opening.
- Courtrooms and public galleries are full as named complainants include 29 victims aged six months to 77, with Merseyside Police reporting 134 injured and fifty needing hospital treatment.
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Man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool soccer parade appears in court for trial
A driver accused of injuring over 100 people by ramming his car into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating their team’s Premier League championship has appeared in court.
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