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

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

Summary

A British driver named Paul Doyle injured over 130 people by driving his minivan into a crowd of Liverpool football fans during a parade. He has been sentenced to 21-and-a-half years in prison after pleading guilty to several charges of causing harm.

Key Facts

  • Incident occurred during a Liverpool football championship victory parade in May.
  • Paul Doyle, 54, drove his car into a crowd of fans.
  • More than 130 people were injured in the incident.
  • Prosecutors said Doyle acted out of anger.
  • Doyle pleaded guilty to charges including causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
  • He was sentenced to 21-and-a-half years in prison.
  • Judge Andrew Menary remarked on the shocking nature of the event.

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