Man Who Plowed Car Into Liverpool F.C. Parade Is Sentenced to 21 Years

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Lizzie DeardenDecember 16, 2025 at 02:31 PM

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Paul Doyle, 54, was sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison for driving his car into a crowd of Liverpool F.C. fans in Liverpool, England, on May 26. The incident occurred after a victory parade, with Doyle striking over 130 people in a two-minute span. He initially claimed he panicked due to the crowd but later pleaded guilty to 31 offenses, including causing grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving. Judge Andrew Menary stated that Doyle repeatedly accelerated into the crowd, which included children, causing significant injuries and trauma. A former soldier stopped the vehicle by putting it in park.

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Andrew Menary ×240% Liverpool Crown Court 40% Premier League 50% England ×260% Liverpool ×370% Liverpool F.C. ×270% Paul Doyle ×590%

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