Cliff Notes – Accused Liverpool parade crash driver cries as jurors sworn
- Paul Doyle, 54, is accused of injuring over 130 people during a parade in Liverpool, with charges including grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving.
- Doyle pleaded not guilty to 31 charges and broke down in court as jurors were sworn in for his trial, which is set to last four weeks.
- The victims’ ages range from six months to 77 years, highlighting the incident’s widespread impact on the community.
Accused Liverpool parade crash driver cries as jurors sworn
The man accused of driving through crowds of fans celebrating Liverpool’s title win broke down in tears as the jury panel entered court.
Paul Doyle, 54, of Croxteth, Liverpool, is alleged to have injured over 130 people when at the wheel of a Ford Galaxy which struck people who were leaving the parade on Water Street on May 26.
Doyle entered not guilty pleas to 31 charges, 17 of attempting to cause GBH with intent, affray, dangerous driving, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent, at a plea hearing in September.
He was re-arraigned on four of the 31 counts, amended due to the medical evidence and held his head in his hands as the panel of more than 30 jurors was brought into the courtroom for the start of his trial.
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The ages of the 29 victims range from six months to 77.
On Tuesday at Liverpool Crown Court, a jury of seven men and five women were sworn in, along with two alternate jurors who will sit through the opening in case of any issues.
Judge Andrew Menary, KC, warned those jurors of their responsibilities and the importance of “sticking to the rules.”
Jurors were then sent home after being sworn in and told to return for the opening of the trial, which is due to begin on Wednesday morning at 10.30 a.m.
The trial is expected to last four weeks.
Information from PA was used in this report.