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PAUL DESMOND SANDERS DOYLE, 53, OF BURGHILL ROAD IN WEST DERBY HAS BEEN CHARGED 18:09, 29 May 2025 Paul Doyle, 53, from West Derby, has been charged with seven offences after a car crash in

Liverpool on Monday. At least 79 people were injured when a Ford Galaxy, which had been driven along Dale Street and onto Water Street, collided with the crowd. Paul Desmond Sanders Doyle,

53, of Burghill Road in West Derby has been charged with two counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; two counts of causing unlawful and malicious

grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and two counts of attempted unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He has also

been charged with one count of dangerous driving. The charges were confirmed during a police press conference held at Merseyside Police HQ this evening (Thursday). Doyle has now been

remanded into custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court tomorrow, Friday, May 30. The press conference was held by Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims and Chief Crown

Prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire Sarah Hammond. Here is everything that was heard during the press conference. Article continues below ACC Jenny Sims said: "Good afternoon. I’m

Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims of Merseyside Police: I want to provide an update to you all during what has been a very challenging week. As always, our thoughts remain with all those

injured and affected by the appalling incident that took place during the Liverpool Football Club Parade on Monday. "As you have heard from our CPS colleagues, the man arrested by

Merseyside Police following the incident on Water Street has now been charged with seven serious offences. Paul Desmond Sanders Doyle, 53 years, of Burghill Road, West Derby has this

afternoon been charged with two counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; two counts of causing unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with

intent to cause grievous bodily harm; two counts of attempted unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, all contrary to Section 18 of the

Offences Against the Person Act 1861. He has been charged with one count of dangerous driving contrary to Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. "Doyle has been remanded into custody

and will appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court in the morning. 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 answers to all those questions. When we are able to, we will provide further

information. Merseyside Police is determined to gather as much evidence as possible to ensure that every avenue is explored. "Now that Paul Doyle has been charged, we ask that the

judicial process be allowed to continue without any speculation online or elsewhere that could impede the pursuit of justice for all those affected. "A total of 79 people who were

injured continue to be in contact with our officers and staff, and seven people remain in hospital, receiving the expert care of our NHS colleagues. I hope that all of those who were

injured, or witnessed this terrible incident are able - given time - to heal and recover. "This continues to be a large and complex investigation and detectives are reviewing a huge

volume of CCTV and mobile phone footage submitted by the public and businesses, as well as footage from our own body worn cameras and dashcams. "We are extremely grateful for the

ongoing cooperation of the public who have, and continue to, share their footage and witness accounts with detectives. Their input is vital to our ongoing enquiries. "I would encourage

anyone who has not yet contacted police who may have relevant information to please come forward and contact us. Information, including video footage, can be passed to us via the Major

Incident Police Portal, details of which are available on our Merseyside Police website. As always, my thoughts remain with victims and everyone impacted." Sarah Hammond, Chief Crown

Prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire: “The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Merseyside Police to charge Paul Doyle, 53 from West Derby, Liverpool, with dangerous driving, causing

grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, wounding with intent to cause GBH and attempted GBH, following a complex and ongoing investigation into an incident in Water Street, Liverpool on

Monday 26 May, 2025. “The defendant will appear before Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday 30 May, 2025. 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. The charges will be kept under review as the investigation progresses. Article continues below “We know Monday’s shocking scenes reverberated around the city of Liverpool, and

the entire country, on what should have been a day of celebration for hundreds of thousands of Liverpool FC supporters. Our thoughts remain with all those affected. “Criminal proceedings

against the defendant are active and he has the right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information or media online which

could in any way prejudice these proceedings. Please allow the legal process to take its course without undue speculation.”