BBC News, Liverpool
BBCPaul Doyle has appeared in court accused of driving his car into a crowd of people after Liverpool FC’s trophy parade.
The former Royal Marine, 53, faces seven charges including wounding with intent, causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, attempting to cause GBH with intent and dangerous driving.
A total of 79 people were injured on Water Street in the city centre just before 18:00 BST on Monday.
The father-of-three of Burghill Road in West Derby, Liverpool, was escorted into the dock at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court wearing a black suit, grey tie and white shirt.
Mr Doyle appeared emotional as he spoke quietly only to confirm his date of birth and age.
For much of the hearing, he sat in the dock with his head down, listening to proceedings.
None of his family or friends chose to attend court today. The defendant stood with his head down as the charges we read to him.
Mr Doyle was not asked to enter a plea. District Judge Paul Healey confirmed he has imposed a number of reporting restrictions.
Richard Derby, defending, confirmed there will be no application for bail today.
Hundreds of thousands of jubilant Liverpool fans packed the city centre on Bank Holiday Monday and lined the 10-mile (16km) parade route as Liverpool FC celebrated winning their second Premier League crown and 20th top-flight league title.
A pram carrying a baby boy was hit by a car and spun metres down the street after it was hit, but the child was not hurt.
A fundraising campaign set up for those affected by the incident has raised more than £30,000, including a £10,000 donation from ex-player Jamie Carragher’s charity foundation.
Mr Doyle will next appear at Liverpool Crown Court this afternoon for a hearing before the Recorder of Liverpool, Judge Andrew Menary KC.
