The festive atmosphere that marked Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade was shattered by a moment of sheer terror, a moment allegedly brought about by one man: Paul Doyle. The 53-year-old, a resident of Burghill Road in West Derby, now stands accused of one of the most disturbing public acts of violence seen in recent Merseyside memory.
According to Merseyside Police, Doyle was arrested on Monday evening after a vehicle ploughed into a jubilant crowd of supporters gathered on Water Street at approximately 18:00 BST. The crash left seven individuals hospitalised, their ages ranging from just nine to 78, casting a dark shadow over what should have been a day of celebration.
The gravity of the charges brought against Doyle is stark. He now faces seven serious offences: two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, two of causing unlawful and malicious GBH with intent, two of attempting the same, with two of these six charges concerning a child, and one count of dangerous driving. The allegations suggest an attack not only reckless but deliberate and violent in intent.
What unfolded on that Monday evening, as supporters flooded the city centre to honour their footballing heroes, was not a tragic accident. It is, as charged, a horrific crime, one that endangered lives and traumatised a community. Among those injured was a nine-year-old child, allegedly struck in a moment of incomprehensible brutality. For many, the image of a young supporter lying injured in the street will remain a haunting symbol of a celebration turned to chaos.
Detectives are now combing through a “huge volume” of CCTV, dashcam, and mobile phone footage. Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims, addressing the media on Thursday, made clear that every angle of the incident is being investigated thoroughly. Meanwhile, Sarah Hammond, Chief Crown Prosecutor for Mersey-Cheshire, emphasised the Crown Prosecution Service’s commitment to ensuring that “every victim gets the justice they deserve.”
Water Street has since reopened, its cobbles washed clean of physical debris, but not of memory. The psychological scars remain for the victims, their families, and the city at large. What was meant to be a communal moment of joy was transformed into a crime scene, a place where innocence was shattered by violence.
Doyle is due to appear before Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday. His case will no doubt draw intense scrutiny as the public and legal system alike grapple with the chilling details of the incident.
Though justice must now run its course, one fact is already clear: the events of that evening were not merely unlawful; they were monstrous. Whether driven by rage, instability, or something more sinister, the alleged actions of Paul Doyle stand in stark and horrifying contrast to the spirit of unity and celebration that enveloped Liverpool that day.
This is not just a case about criminal charges. It is about accountability, healing, and the need to protect public spaces from violence, no matter how unexpected its source.
First, the far right tried to pin it on immigrants. Then the police, knowing what happened last time they tried this, revealed he was a 53-year-old white man. And now we know why the far right was so desperate to lie and distract. He is one of their own.
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And for those who believe this is a one-off. Think and then think again.
Now there needs to be silence. Prejudicing the court trial is a crime. Ask Tommy Stephen Yaxley-Lennon Robinson.
Fascist Nazi left wing rubbish. I follow Starmer on Twitter doesn’t mean I support hamas