A man who drove his car into crowds celebrating Liverpool FC's Premier League title parade has been sentenced to more than 21 years in prison. Paul Doyle, 45, pleaded guilty to multiple charges including attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm after the incident on 26 May 2025.
Judge Andrew Menary KC described Doyle's actions as 'aggressive and dangerous', stating that he used his vehicle as a weapon, deliberately driving into over 100 pedestrians. The judge said Doyle's claim that he acted out of panic due to crowd behaviour was 'demonstrably untrue', emphasising that the crowd did not cause the incident but reacted to it.
The court heard that Doyle had a history of previous assault convictions, though he had lived a positive life for 30 years after his release from prison in 1995. His barrister, Simon Csoka KC, said Doyle was 'appalled by his own conduct' and expressed remorse for his actions.
Victim statements were read during the sentencing hearing, highlighting the devastating impact of the attack. The judge noted that Doyle's 'disregard for human life defies ordinary understanding' and that his actions caused 'horror and devastation on a scale not previously encountered by this court'.
