The dad who has been accused of ploughing his car into a crowd at Liverpool FC’s victory parade, injuring at least 134 people has appeared in court.
Paul Doyle, 54, confirmed his name at Liverpool Crown Court after being charged with 31 offences, including assault against one six-month-old and one seven-month-old.
Footage at the time showed a Ford Galaxy striking fans and trapping some under its wheels, as people made their way back from watching the parade on Water Street on May 26.
Doyle, a former Royal Marine commando, appeared in the dock in the first day of the trial wiping away tears as he confirmed his name.
He put his head in his hands and cried and the jury panel was brought into court.
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In total he has been charged with 17 counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent, three counts of wounding with intent, affray and dangerous driving.
He has plead not guilty to all of them.
Liverpool Football Club were celebrating winning their second Premier League title when the car drove into crowds.
The ages of the injured range from nine to 78-years-old. They have all since been discharged from hospital.
Recorder of Liverpool Judge Andrew Menary KC told jurors the trial concerned events connected to Doyle’s ‘alleged conduct at the Liverpool FC parade’.
He said: ‘The incident, as you may already be aware from general public knowledge, occurred in a busy city centre setting and has been the subject of public attention.
‘For that reason it is especially important each of you keep strictly to the rules I am about to outline to you.’
Seven men and five women were sworn in as jurors, as well as two women who will serve as extra jurors and sit through the opening in case of difficulties.
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