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Parade Attack Victims Speak Out: "Let Down By Club"
16 Mar
Summary
- Victims express feeling forgotten and unsupported by Liverpool FC.
- Paul Doyle received 21 years for driving into fans during title parade.
- Many victims suffered physical and psychological trauma from the attack.
Victims of a car attack at Liverpool's Premier League title parade are speaking out about their lasting health issues and perceived lack of support from the club. Paul Doyle received a sentence of 21 years and six months in prison for driving into crowds of supporters during the celebrations.
Doyle, who claimed to have panicked, was found to have deliberately used his car as a weapon in a fit of rage. The attack left 134 fans injured, with Merseyside Police noting it was "pure luck" that no fatalities occurred.
Victims like Stefan Dettlaf, who suffered six broken ribs, and Dean Townsend, with three broken ribs and ongoing psychological injuries, have voiced their dissatisfaction. Townsend stated he feels "well and truly forgotten" by Liverpool FC, a sentiment echoed by Dettlaf, who described the club's attitude as one of "total disinterest" after supporting them for over sixty years.
The club informed 5 News that they received details for only about 30 victims and were not permitted to contact them directly, with names being graded by severity. However, this explanation did little to assuage the feelings of neglect experienced by those directly impacted by the violent incident.
