Summary
Dan Barr stopped a car from causing more injuries during a Liverpool FC event. He put the car in park after the driver, Paul Doyle, tried to drive into a crowd. Doyle was later sentenced to over 21 years in prison.
Key Facts
- Dan Barr stopped the car driven by Paul Doyle, who was trying to drive into a crowd during a Liverpool FC victory parade.
- 134 fans were injured in the incident.
- Dan Barr is a former soldier who described the event as "horrendous".
- Paul Doyle was jailed for 21 years and six months for his actions.
- Doyle admitted to 31 offenses, including causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent.
- Doyle was reportedly acting out of frustration and "blind rage".
- Victims affected by the incident ranged from a six-month-old baby to a 77-year-old woman.
- Barr does not consider himself a hero despite public praise for his actions.
