Accused Liverpool Driver Appears in Court

The man who is accused of deliberately driving a car into a crowd of Liverpool Football Club fans appeared in court July 15. During the appearance his trial date was confirmed.

Paul Doyle, 53, will stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court in November after being charged with seven offenses including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Doyle, a father of three, was arrested after a Ford Galaxy car struck fans making their way back from watching the parade in Water Street, in Liverpool city center, on the evening of 26 May.

Doyle, appeared in court at a case management hearing on video link from prison. He spoke only to confirm his name and that he could hear what was being said.