UK - Car drives into pedestrians at Liverpool FC victory parade. Man detained, 26 May 2025

[Marantz4250b]

Sounds like that’s what’s been assumed on arrest then dropped.
Strange that his driving was erratic from the moment he got in his car that day.
All very odd.

I get the impression that there is a lot we don't know about this whole situation which will come out at trial.

 

[Parker Knoll]

Yes agreed.
It will all come out in the wash as they say.

 

[bbsaz]

We don't have field impairment tests in this country as far as I'm aware. I'm always amazed that the US uses them as they are really just pseudo-science which can be abused by officers. If someone is clearly impaired then they'll be asked to blow into a breathalyser and if they don't they'll get arrested.

Depending on his behavior at the time, it may just be the case that they arrested him on suspicion of being under the influence of something or other which they are perfectly entitled to do.

Drugs and driving: the law

It's illegal to drive if you're unfit to do so because you're on legal or illegal drugs, or you have certain levels of drugs or medicine in your blood

www.gov.uk

Yeah we do - suspect this is the reason for the initial arrest for drug driving.

Yes, very intrigued about the driving dangerously from his home address.

 

[Parker Knoll]

I’m presuming this is Doyle as it was listed for tomorrow.

 

[bobbymkii]

Paul Doyle live updates as parade suspect to appear in court

More than 100 pedestrians were injured after being struck by a Ford Galaxy on Water Street

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[Marantz4250b]

Why does he look like Russ Abbott in the artist's sketch? Ah, wait, I know why........

 

[Parker Knoll]

I await with bated breath his defence on this.
JMO.

 

[Parker Knoll]

Just a FYI - this is in the court list for tomorrow NB 2pm for mention before the recorder of Liverpool.

 

[Parker Knoll]

Tomorrows list for Doyle at Liverpool Crown.
I am more than curious as to how he’s planning to explain this one away to be perfectly honest.
JMO.

 

[bobbymkii]

Paul Doyle to go on trial today over LFC parade collision

More than 100 pedestrians, aged between six months and 78, were injured when a car collided with fans in Liverpool city centre

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[bobbymkii]

Live Updates:

Paul Doyle trial live as LFC parade accused appears in court

More than 100 pedestrians, aged between six months and 78, were injured when a car collided with fans in Liverpool city centre

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[bobbymkii]

Jury selected already. That was quick!

11:48Patrick Edrich

Seven men and five women selected on jury​

A jury of seven men and five women are selected to serve on the jury.

Two women are meanwhile selected as the reserves.

Paul Doyle pleads guilty - LIVE updates from court

More than 100 pedestrians, aged between six months and 78, were injured when a car collided with fans in Liverpool city centre

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1993288691289059368

"Paul Doyle, 54,
appeared at Liverpool Crown Court today
charged with 31 offences related to the incident on May 26.

Doyle, of Croxteth, Liverpool,
is accused of:
- dangerous driving,
- affray,
- 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent,
- nine counts of causing GBH with intent
- and three counts of wounding with intent.

He denies all offences.

The trial is expected to last three to four weeks."

 

[Sarahlou]

This feels like it's going to be a big waste of everyone's time and money. Interested to hear information we don't already know though.

 

[Bluebear15]

Jury selected already. That was quick!

11:48Patrick Edrich

Seven men and five women selected on jury​

A jury of seven men and five women are selected to serve on the jury.

Two women are meanwhile selected as the reserves.

Paul Doyle pleads guilty - LIVE updates from court

More than 100 pedestrians, aged between six months and 78, were injured when a car collided with fans in Liverpool city centre

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

Where i am in Scotland, jury citations are sent out for the day prior to a trial. The potential jurors sit at home and await phone calls from the clerk of court, firstly to determine availability, and the second one to say if they've been selected. England may be the same, which would explain the apparent speed of selection.

 

[Parker Knoll]

The only thing I can think of is that the jury will have been selected for service from yesterday and maybe all the necessary checks were done then ready for today ?
Just my opinion here obviously.

 

[Marantz4250b]

Where i am in Scotland, jury citations are sent out for the day prior to a trial. The potential jurors sit at home and await phone calls from the clerk of court, firstly to determine availability, and the second one to say if they've been selected. England may be the same, which would explain the apparent speed of selection.

I think the way it happens is that you get the summons to show up on a particular day and you wait around until you get called for a trial. As far as I'm aware, I think you get called for a week or a fortnight and you might get to do more than one trial.

Again, I don't have any first-hand experience as to how long jury selection takes but my belief has always been that it's usually very quick. Each side doesn't get to randomly object to jurors here, as far as I'm aware. The parties don't get to "select" their preferred jury make up.

Personally, I'd love that letter to drop through the door!

 

[bobbymkii]

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2138430/Liverpool-parade-court-opening-day-1-Paul-Doyle

 

[Marantz4250b]

How many artists do they have in that courtroom?

 

[Parker Knoll]

Yes they will have been there since yesterday so I’m guessing all questionnaires done then ready for today.
Looks like it’s getting started tomorrow now.