Liverpool Parade Crash Suspect Paul Doyle Pleads Not Guilty to 31 Charges

Paul Doyle, a 53-year-old former Royal Marine, has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges related to a car attack on Liverpool FC fans during the club's Premier League victory parade on May 26. Doyle is accused of deliberately driving his Ford Galaxy into crowds on Water Street, injuring 134 people, including children as young as six months old and adults up to 78 years. The charges include multiple counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, wounding with intent, affray, and dangerous driving. He appeared via video link from prison at Liverpool Crown Court and faces a trial scheduled for November 24, expected to last three to four weeks. The incident occurred as up to a million supporters were celebrating Liverpool’s 20th league title, and Doyle was arrested at the scene where emergency services rescued people trapped under the vehicle. His defense requested extra time to review the indictment after additional charges were added, and the case remains pending trial.