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Car as Weapon: Man Rages Through Liverpool Parade
15 Dec
Summary
- Driver used car as a weapon against over 100 people.
- Victims described terror, flashbacks, and emotional injuries.
- The driver admitted to multiple serious offenses after changing his plea.
During Liverpool's victory parade, Paul Doyle used his car as a weapon, colliding with over 100 individuals. Doyle, a former Royal Marine, pleaded guilty to 31 offenses, including numerous charges of grievous bodily harm and wounding with intent. He initially claimed fear and panic, but prosecutors asserted he drove into the crowd in a fit of rage.
Victims provided emotional impact statements detailing their terror and the lasting psychological effects of the incident. Many described experiencing frequent flashbacks and severe emotional distress. A young boy recounted the sheer terror of being hit by a car he did not see, while his mother expressed the lasting trauma of seeing her son motionless on the road.
The sentencing hearing presented harrowing CCTV and dashcam footage of the event. Doyle was observed shouting at the crowd and continued to accelerate even after being apprehended by a bystander. The case underscores the devastating consequences of his actions during what should have been a celebratory event.
