Man accused of Liverpool parade crash pleads not guilty to 31 charges

More than a hundred people were injured during the chaos (Picture: Bruce Williams)

A man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade has pleaded not guilty to 31 offences.

Paul Doyle, 53, is accused of driving his car through crowds on Water Street in the city centre just after 6 pm on Monday, May 26.

Merseyside Police said 134 people were injured when Doyle allegedly drove his Ford Galaxy Titanium into crowds who were leaving the waterfront after the parade.

He was originally charged with seven offences, but at a hearing last month, a further 24 charges were added to the indictment.

Doyle was in tears during a video link court appearance (Picture: Reuters) 134 people were injured in the the parade (Picture: Reuters) The charges relate to 29 victims between six months and 77 years old (Picture: Reuters)

Doyle, of Croxteth, Liverpool, is charged with 18 counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, nine counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of wounding with intent, one count of dangerous driving and one count of affray.

The allegations relate to 29 victims aged between six months and 77 years.

At the hearing last month, Doyle was in tears as he appeared by videolink from prison.

A provisional trial date is fixed for November 24, and the case is expected to last three to four weeks.

Liverpool Football Club were celebrating winning their second Premier League title.

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