A Liverpool businessman has been charged with seven offences after a car rammed into Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade, injuring 79 people. Merseyside police on Thursday identified the suspect as Paul Desmond Sanders Doyle, 53, of West Derby. Doyle was arrested moments after the car ramming on Water Street, only metres from the open top bus carrying Liverpool FC’s players. Doyle faces six grievous bodily harm (GBH) charges, including two counts each of wounding, causing, and attempting to cause GBH with intent, along with one count of dangerous driving. He is due to appear in Liverpool Magistrates Court on Friday. Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said detectives are poring over “a huge volume” of CCTV, mobile phone, and dash cam video and “every avenue will be explored.” .Sims praised public co-operation and urged further witnesses to come forward. Chief Crown Prosecutor Sarah Hammond reminded residents that “criminal proceedings are now active” and cautioned against online speculation so victims receive a fair trial. Police say the injured range from nine to 78 years old, with seven remaining in hospital. Four children were among those hurt. Investigators believe the car slipped through a temporary barricade behind an ambulance at about 6 pm local time before driving into pedestrians lining the parade route. .Eyewitnesses recalled screaming fans scrambling to get away from the car. Some people helped lift the car off trapped victims until emergency crews arrived. Doyle, described as a father of three and a local small-business owner, was questioned for more than 70 hours before charges were laid. Officials say the crash shattered what had been a happy street party and vowed “the fullest possible investigation” to secure justice for all affected.
