Paul Doyle drove into the crowd at Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade because his temper and rage completely took over while he was trying to force his way through densely packed fans, and prosecutors said he intended to cause serious harm.

What happened at the parade

  • On 26 May 2025, Paul Doyle drove a grey Ford Galaxy into Liverpool city centre during the club’s victory parade and entered streets that were heavily filled with supporters.
  • Over the course of roughly one to two minutes, he drove into more than 100 people, ultimately injuring around 130–134 individuals, including children, some of whom were thrown onto the bonnet or trapped underneath the vehicle.

Why did Paul Doyle drive into the crowd?

  • Prosecutors told the court that Doyle “lost his temper” in his desire to get where he wanted to go, describing him as “a man consumed by rage whose fury had entirely taken control” as he drove toward the fans.
  • The court heard that he used his vehicle as a weapon, intending to cause serious harm to people in the crowd, while shouting, swearing, and sounding his horn as he pushed through supporters on a closed-off street.

What the court decided

  • Doyle, aged 54, ultimately pleaded guilty to 31 offences, including multiple counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and attempted GBH, just before or during his trial.
  • A judge at Liverpool Crown Court sentenced him to about 21 to 21-and-a-half years in prison, calling his behaviour “inexplicable” and an act of “undiluted fury” that caused devastation to what was meant to be a joyful public celebration.

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