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FATHER-OF-THREE PAUL DOYLE IS ACCUSED OF SEVEN OFFENCES FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT ON WATER STREET IN THE CITY CENTRE ON MONDAY. 08:29, 30 May 2025Updated 09:09, 30 May 2025 The alleged driver

of a car that ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool’s victory parade is set to appear in court charged with offences such as wounding and causing grievous bodily harm against six victims.

Father-of-three Paul Doyle, 53, is accused of seven offences following the incident on Water Street in the city centre on Monday, which resulted in 79 people suffering injuries. The Crown

Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Thursday he is accused of two counts of wounding with intent, two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of attempted grievous

bodily harm with intent and one count of dangerous driving. A wounding charge and an attempted grievous bodily harm charge relate to a child. Doyle, of West Derby, Liverpool, is due to

appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday. Police confirmed the ages of those injured ranged from nine to 78 and all 79 are British. Article continues below The CPS said the charges

against Doyle, who is reportedly an ex-Royal Marine, would be kept “under review as the investigation progresses”. In a statement issued to reporters on Thursday, chief crown prosecutor for

CPS Mersey-Cheshire, Sarah Hammond, said: “The investigation is at an early stage. “Prosecutors and police are continuing to work at pace to review a huge volume of evidence. This includes

multiple pieces of video footage and numerous witness statements. “It is important to ensure every victim gets the justice they deserve.” _JOIN THE __DAILY RECORD'S WHATSAPP COMMUNITY

HERE__ AND GET THE LATEST NEWS SENT STRAIGHT TO YOUR MESSAGES._ At the press conference, assistant chief constable of Merseyside Police, Jenny Sims, added: “I fully understand how this

incident has left us all shocked and saddened, and I know many will continue to have concerns and questions. “Our detectives are working tirelessly, with diligence and professionalism, to

seek the answer to all of those questions. When we are able to, we will provide further information.” Ms Sims said seven people remain in hospital. Police previously said they believed the

car that struck pedestrians was able to follow an ambulance crew attending to someone suffering a heart attack after a road block was temporarily lifted. Article continues below _DON'T

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