Liverpool’s title celebrations last season took a dark turn when the club’s victory parade ended in chaos following a shocking incident in the city centre.
A 54-year-old man, Paul Doyle, drove his vehicle into a crowd of supporters, injuring more than 130 people. He was arrested at the scene and later charged with 31 separate offences.
Although Doyle initially denied all allegations, his stance changed during a court appearance on Wednesday. He admitted to nine counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, 17 counts of attempted GBH, and three counts of wounding with intent. According to prosecutors, the overwhelming evidence gathered by officers left him with no alternative but to plead guilty.
Liverpool Reacts to the Court Development
Following Thursday’s developments, the club issued a statement addressing the situation.
They reflected on the parade, which had brought thousands of fans together to celebrate their Premier League triumph — a moment the club had been unable to share with supporters during their 2020 title win due to the pandemic.
Liverpool expressed sympathy for all those affected, describing the incident as a heartbreaking end to what should have been a joyful day. The club also extended gratitude to the emergency services and members of the public whose quick and courageous actions helped prevent a far worse outcome.
Merseyside Police have since referred to it as a “miracle” that no lives were lost during the terrifying episode.
The parade, marking Liverpool’s first league title celebration with fans in years, will be remembered for both its historic joy — and its tragic, unexpected conclusion.
