Doyle, 53, wore a black suit, white shirt and grey tie, and spoke with a croaky voice to confirm his name and address at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court.
He is accused of seven offences including two counts of attempted grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving following the incident on Water Street in the city centre, which injured 79 people.
There is a heavy police presence outside the courtroom, which is just a few minutes walk away from the scene of the tragedy. At least 50 people were queuing this morning to get inside.
The father-of-three was also charged with two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and two counts of wounding with intent.
Up to a million supporters had gathered to celebrate Liverpool’s 20th league title in a 10-mile parade in the city.
Pictured: Heavy police presence outside Liverpool courtroom
(EPA)
(REUTERS)Alexander Butler30 May 2025 11:22
Former Royal Marine Paul Doyle ‘holds back tears’ in courtDoyle, 53, wearing a black suit, white shirt and grey tie, looked emotional as he came into the courtroom at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning.
Doyle 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 for the defendant to identify himself and in a croaky voice, Doyle confirmed his name, gave his date of birth and address in Liverpool
Alexander Butler30 May 2025 11:12
Case resumes briefly before another pauseDistrict Judge Paul Healey resumes the case and Paul Doyle is brought into the dock again, Alex Ross reports.
More legal discussions take place, before Mr Healey again adjourns the case for legal advice.
He says case will resume at 11.30am.
Watch: Paul Doyle charged with dangerous driving after 79 fans injuredLiverpool parade crash: Paul Doyle charged with dangerous driving after 79 fans injuredAlexander Butler30 May 2025 10:55
Case adjourned until 11am, says judgeDue to a legal matter raised by the prosecution, district judge Paul Healey has adjourned the case until 11am, Alex Ross reports.
Alexander Butler30 May 2025 10:41
Former Royal Marine Paul Doyle appears in court to confirm nameDistrict judge Paul Healey has entered the courtroom and introduced the prosecutor, Phil Astbury, Alex Ross reports from Liverpool Magistrates’ Court.
Paul Doyle, 53, then enters and remains standing to confirm his name, date of birth and address. He is then asked to be seated.
Alexander Butler30 May 2025 10:37
Liverpool courtroom packed out with journalistsThe courtroom for the case of Paul Doyle is filled with members of the press, Alex Ross reports.
Some are sat in chairs usually reserved for members of a jury. There are at least 25 in the room, with more watching remotely.
An overfill room at the court has also been set up for some journalists unable to get inside.
Watch: Liverpool parade crash suspect Paul Doyle to appear in courtLiverpool parade crash suspect Paul Doyle to appear in courtAlexander Butler30 May 2025 10:25
Heavy police presence in Liverpool city CentreIn the city centre, I’ve counted more than 30 police officers patrolling the area, Alex Ross reports.
Many are stationed outside the Magistrates’ court, which is only a short walk from Water Street.
This is where the crash took place during the Liverpool parade on Monday. There is also a minibus serving as a mobile police station.
There is a heavy police presence across Liverpool city centre this morning (Alex Ross/The Independent)Alexander Butler30 May 2025 10:10
Watch: Van believed to be carrying Paul Doyle enters Liverpool courtVan believed to be carrying Paul Doyle enters Liverpool courtAlexander Butler30 May 2025 10:05
