Paul Doyle, the 53-year-old suspect in the Liverpool FC parade car crash, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday for a pre-trial review hearing. Doyle, from Burghill Road in west Derby, faces 31 charges after a Ford Galaxy was driven into crowds of fans during the Premier League title celebrations on May 26.
The incident on Water Street left over 100 pedestrians injured, including children and a 78-year-old woman. Fifty people required hospital treatment but have since been discharged. Doyle appeared via video link from HMP Belmarsh, though his image was blurry due to a technical issue with the prison's equipment.
Judge Andrew Menary adjourned the case, scheduling a further mention hearing for November 18. He told Doyle the hearing was administrative to ensure the trial was on track. Doyle is due to face trial, lasting three to four weeks, beginning November 24.
The charges include 18 counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, with complainants including six-month-old Teddy Eveson and other children. Further charges allege causing grievous bodily harm with intent to an 11-year-old boy and others, as well as wounding with intent, affray, and dangerous driving. Doyle previously pleaded not guilty to all charges.
