The suspected driver of a car that ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade was today remanded in custody as he made an emotional appearance in court just hours after he was charged over the crash.

Liverpool Magistrates' Court was heard father-of-three Paul Doyle, 53, used his car 'deliberately as a weapon' on Monday when 79 people were injured while celebrating in the city centre.

Arriving at court in a police van, Doyle was remanded into custody to appear before Liverpool Crown Court.

He faces 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.

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12:13

Hearing concludes

The hearing has now concluded as Judge Menary tells Doyle the next hearing he will attend is a plea and trial preparation hearing on August 14.

On that day, Doyle will be expected to enter pleas.

Judge Menary agreed to continue the reporting restrictions banning the identification of the six people injured and named on the charges until the matter could be reconsidered at the same court on Tuesday afternoon.

Doyle nodded as the judge told him he was being remanded into custody for his own protection.

‘It is appropriate to remand you into custody for your own welfare, given the nature of the public interest in this case and the legitimate concerns others have about your welfare in the community,’ the judge said.

12:01

Doyle to enter pleas in August

The court heard Doyle will be expected to enter a plea on August 14.

But his barrister Damian Nolan told the hearing that moving the trial to a different city was an ‘active consideration.’

He said he wanted to flag that because there had been a ‘cyber attack on legal aid agency’ and applications couldn’t currently be lodged.

11:49

Trial date fixed for this year

Paul Doyle faces a trial later this year that may take up to four weeks.

Philip Astbury, prosecuting, said:

This is very much an ongoing investigation and there are many witnesses still to be interviewed. A great deal of CCTV still to be analysed, among other things, and of course medical evidence to be secured, so those are the charges as they stand.
I’ve made it clear to the defence that things may change but that is, as my Lord appreciates, the most accurate decision that could be made at this stage.

Judge Menary fixed a trial date for November 24, which he said was estimated to take three to four weeks.

11:39

Crown court hearing starts

Doyle was brought into the dock at the city’s crown court at 12.37pm.

He stood in the glass-panelled dock and gave his name and date of birth to Judge Andrew Menary, the Recorder of Liverpool.

11:15

Doyle used car 'deliberately as a weapon' during Liverpool FC's title parade, court told

Philip Astbury, prosecuting, said Doyle had ‘deliberately’ used his vehicle as a ‘weapon’ to mow down supporters celebrating Liverpool FC’s title win on Monday evening.

The defendant shook his head as he listened to the barrister outline the allegations against him.

Mr Astbury said:

This defendant drove deliberately at people amongst that crowd as they tried to leave the area.
Six charges of assault reflect those most seriously injured. The first count of dangerous driving reflects the manner of driving before and up until he used his vehicle deliberately as a weapon to injure those individuals.

Mr Astbury indicated the Crown would oppose any application for bail.

11:04

Doyle to appear before Liverpool Crown Court this afternoon

Paul Doyle gave no indication of pleas when the charges were read to the court.

The court heard all of the offences apart from the dangerous driving charge could only be dealt with by the Crown Court.

District Judge Paul Healey sent the case to Liverpool Crown Court, in the same building as the magistrates’ court, where Doyle will appear in the afternoon.

The defendant shook his head at one point as Philip Astbury, prosecuting, addressed the court.

He stood with his hands clasped in front of him and nodded as he was remanded in custody.

10:53

Judge declares there is 'real prospect of further charges'

District Judge Healey agreed to impose reporting restrictions for all six alleged victims, including the two children aged 17 and 11.

He said:

I believe it is in the interests of justice and it is a necessary and proportionate step at this time having regard to the nature of the allegations and express wishes of the victims.

The judge said the investigation was in the ‘very early stages,’ adding:

There is a real prospect of further charges and extensive inquiries need to be concluded. I am satisfied this is a truly exceptional case. It shocked and ouraged the people of Liverpool and beyond.

All seven charges were put to Doyle, who gave no reaction, before Judge Healey remanded him into custody to appear before the Recorder of Liverpool, Judge Andrew Menary, this afternoon.

10:50

Paul Doyle remanded in custody following first court appearance

Paul Doyle, 53, has been remanded in custody after appearing at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court this morning.

The court clerk put the seven charges to Doyle when the case resumed following a lengthy adjournment this morning.

Let's remind you what charges Paul Doyle faces ahead of his first court appearance:

  • Two counts of wounding with intent
  • Two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent
  • Two counts of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent
  • One count of dangerous driving
10:30

What has happened today so far?

Paul Doyle's appearance at court this morning has been held up by legal discussion.

The case is set to resume imminently following an adjournment,

Earlier, Doyle appeared close to tears as he entered court charged with multiple offences such as wounding and causing grievous bodily harm.

The 53-year-old looked visibly emotional when he was escorted to the dock at Liverpool Magistrates' Court.

Arriving at court in a police van, Doyle faces 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.

10:05

Judge adjourns case until 11:30am

Judge Paul Healey has adjourned the case until 11:30am to consider a legal request from the prosecution.

10:03

Watch: Moment Paul Doyle arrived at court via police van

We can now show you footage of the moment Paul Doyle arrived at court earlier this morning in a police van.

Doyle has been held in police custody since 79 people were injured during Liverpool FC's title parade in the city centre on Monday.

09:50

Prosecutor applies for restriction to ban naming of six people

Philip Astbury, prosecuting, applied for reporting restrictions to ban the naming of the six people, including two children, in the charges.

Doyle looked at the ground and appeared close to tears when he was brought into the courtroom.

The case has been adjourned until 11am while the judge considers the request.

09:35

Doyle enters dock as hearing gets underway

Doyle has entered the dock dressed in a black suit, with a grey tie and white shirt.

He spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.

09:25

Top story: What 'stunned' friends said about ex-Royal Marine commando

While we're waiting for the case to get underway.

Let's take a look at MailOnline's top story on how Paul Doyle's stunned friends reacted to his arrest and subsequent charging over the Liverpool parade incident.

When police arrived at Mr Doyle's home soon after the horror, neighbours assumed the family had been victims of a burglary.

'It's completely out of character,' one said. 'They are a nice family, the boys are well behaved. He is a fantastic guy.

Read more here:

09:02

Paul Doyle's hearing to start shortly

It's just gone 10am meaning proceedings at Liverpool Magistrates' Court are about to get underway.

According to the Liverpool Echo, around two dozen journalists, including one from MailOnline, are about to enter court.

The case will be heard before District Judge Paul Healey.

We will bring you updates from the court appearance as soon as we can.

08:48

Police and prosecutors working through evidence

Police and prosecutors are working through a 'huge volume' of evidence, it was said yesterday.

Sarah Hammond, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire, 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. The charges will be kept under review as the investigation progresses.
08:39

Recap: Liverpool parade suspect charged over 'horrific' carnage

Read MailOnline's story from yesterday following the announcement that Paul Doyle had been charged with multiple offences by Merseyside Police over the crash during Liverpool FC's title parade on Monday.

08:33

What happened yesterday?

Merseyside Police announced Doyle was charged with multiple offences and said detectives are working to answer questions and concerns surrounding the parade.

Assistant chief constable Jenny Sims told a press conference:

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.
08:26

How did we get here?

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Mr Doyle was arrested after a Ford Galaxy people carrier ploughed through a crowd of fans in the city centre, leaving some 79 people injured, with 50 needing hospital treatment.

The youngest victim was just nine and the eldest 78 - with all victims believed to be British.

Police believe the car tailgated an ambulance racing to a heart attack victim before unleashing horror at the end of the Premier League champions' open-topped bus celebrations.

Seven people remain in hospital but are said to be recovering. Several children were injured in the carnage.

08:17

What charges does Paul Doyle face?

Let's remind you what charges Paul Doyle faces ahead of his first court appearance:

  • Two counts of wounding with intent
  • Two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent
  • Two counts of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent
  • One count of dangerous driving
08:13

Who is Paul Doyle?

Paul Doyle - driver in Liverpool

According to his LinkedIn, Mr Doyle served with the marines as a commando in the 1990s before reading psychology and maths at a Russell Group university.

The middle-class company director is married with three teenage children and lives in a smart £300,000, four-bedroomed detached property on a neat estate in West Derby

The keen runner has since held various management positions as a network security consultant, including one for several years at an NHS Trust, while company records show that he previously ran a number of businesses. He now works in cyber security.

According to social media, the sports enthusiast attended a local university and his wife of 20 years has also regularly posted happy pictures of the family enjoying holidays abroad, including to Disneyland.

08:09

Doyle arrives at court amid heavy police presence

The security van believed to be carrying Paul Doyle arrived at Liverpool Magistrates' Court earlier this morning amid a heavy police presence.

Doyle has remained in custody following his arrest on Monday when 79 people were injured during Liverpool FC's title celebrations in the city.

A prison van believed to be transporting Paul Doyle, the 53-year old charged with multiple offences including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm after a car drove into a crowd at Liverpool FC's trophy parade, arrives at Liverpool Magistrates' Court in Liverpool, Britain, May 30, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble

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Police officers stand near the rear entrance of the Liverpool Magistrates' Court, on the day Paul Doyle, the 53-year old charged with multiple offences including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm after a car drove into a crowd at Liverpool FC's trophy parade, appears at court, in Liverpool, Britain, May 30, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT

08:06

Suspect to appear in court charged over Liverpool parade ramming

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper during a visit to the scene in Liverpool where a car ploughed into a crowd of people during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade. The 53-year-old driver who allegedly ploughed into the crowd on Monday has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug driving. Picture date: Tuesday May 27, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Liverpool. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Good morning and welcome to our MailOnline coverage as the driver charged over the Liverpool parade ramming appears at the city magistrates' court.

Paul Doyle, from West Derby on Merseyside, was charged with multiple offences by Merseyside Police yesterday.

Doyle, a former Royal Marine commando who is married with three teenage children, was arrested after a Ford Galaxy people carrier ploughed through a crowd of fans in the city centre, leaving some 79 people injured, with 50 needing hospital treatment. The youngest victim was just nine and the eldest 78 - with all victims believed to be British.

Stick with us as we bring you the latest updates from Liverpool Magistrates Court.

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