Driver who ran over crowd in Liverpool pleads not guilty | OneFootball

The Case

A Briton accused of driving into a crowd in May, during the celebration of Liverpool's title in the Premier League, pleaded not guilty this Thursday (4) to the charges brought against him.

The Accused

Meet Paul Doyle:

Background and Hearing

This former Royal Navy serviceman, who participated via videoconference in the hearing at the Liverpool Crown Court from the prison where he is held, pleaded not guilty to 31 charges.

The Incident

On May 26, when thousands of Liverpool fans were participating in the parade to celebrate the club's title in the English championship, Doyle's car entered a street that had just been reopened for an ambulance, according to the investigation.

At that moment, the accused's car was surrounded by a crowd of Liverpool fans, some of whom were aggressive.

The driver reversed and then accelerated, zigzagging and hitting people on both sides of the street, causing 134 injuries, according to a report by the Merseyside Police, the county where Liverpool is located.

Formal Charges

According to prosecutor Philip Astbury, during the accused's first hearing, Doyle “deliberately” drove into the crowd, using his car “as a weapon.”

Case Definition

The trial may last three to four weeks and has a set date:

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