Liverpool parade crash footage shows rampage was act of calculated violence'

"Some pedestrians - including children were left trapped under the two-tonne Ford Galaxy Titanium in the horrific incident on 26 May, when 750,000 fans had gathered to celebrate Liverpool FC winning the Premier League title. It was sheer luck no one was killed in the city centre attack, police said. The devastating scenes struck at the heart of a city united in joy, leaving fear in its wake, prosecutors said."

"Appearing wearing a dark suit and tie, Doyle bowed his head and clasped his hands together as he admitted to dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent. He was allowed to sit down as he sobbed in the dock, responding with a broken voice as he replied guiltywhen each charge was put to him."

"This was not a momentary lapse by Paul Doyle it was a choice he made that day and it turned celebration into mayhem, they added. A jury was sworn in for Doyle to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday. But the driver dramatically changed his pleas on Wednesday when the prosecution was due to open its case. Paul Doyle sobbed as entered guilty pleas (PA)"

Paul Doyle, 54, a former Royal Marine, admitted ploughing his car into crowds at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade on 26 May, injuring 134 people. A two-tonne Ford Galaxy Titanium struck pedestrians, leaving some trapped underneath, including children, and victims ranged from a six-month-old baby to a 77-year-old pensioner. Around 750,000 fans had gathered to celebrate Liverpool FC winning the title. Doyle initially denied using his car as a weapon and faced 31 charges relating to 29 victims. He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, affray, multiple counts of attempted and causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and wounding with intent. Doyle sobbed in court, was remanded in custody, and was warned to expect a lengthy custodial sentence at his sentencing next month.

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