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Watch: Moment Paul Doyle drove into crowd

Watch: Moment Paul Doyle drove into crowd

Summary

Paul Doyle drove his car into a crowd during a Liverpool parade on May 26, injuring more than 100 people in two minutes. He was stopped when a bystander entered his car and shifted it to park. Doyle received a 21-year and six-month sentence for the attack.

Key Facts

  • Paul Doyle drove into a crowd at the Liverpool parade, injuring more than 100 people.
  • The incident lasted about two minutes before a bystander intervened.
  • Doyle shouted and swore at the crowd while driving.
  • His car was stopped when a bystander managed to put it into 'park.'
  • Doyle claimed fear and panic led to his actions, but his trial found he lost his temper.
  • He was sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison.
  • Merseyside Police shared footage of the incident captured by Doyle's dashcam.
  • Judge Andrew Menary described Doyle's actions as not just "momentary recklessness."

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