Paul Doyle, Liverpool football parade driver, jailed for more than 20 years

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 16, 2025 at 02:30 PM

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Paul Doyle, a 54-year-old former Royal Marine, was sentenced to 21 and a half years in prison for driving his minivan into a crowd of Liverpool football fans celebrating their Premier League victory in May 2025. The incident, which occurred in Liverpool, injured over 130 people. Doyle pleaded guilty to charges including causing grievous bodily harm with intent and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm. According to prosecutors, Doyle intentionally drove into the crowd after losing his temper because he was delayed in picking up a family friend from the parade. Judge Andrew Menary described the dashcam footage as "truly shocking," showing Doyle deliberately accelerating into groups of fans. Doyle's lawyer stated he was remorseful and ashamed of his actions.

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Simon Csoka 40% Royal Marine 40% Andrew Menary 50% Liverpool Crown Court 50% UK 60% Premier League 60% Liverpool ×480% Paul Doyle ×390%

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