Paul Doyle, overcome with emotion, changed his plea to guilty, acknowledging his intentional act of driving his car into the crowds at the Liverpool victory parade. Initially denying any wrongdoing, Doyle finally confessed to his actions that resulted in over 100 individuals being injured during the Premier League title celebrations on May 26.
During the court proceedings at Liverpool Crown Court, a sudden pause for a private discussion raised speculation among attendees, including lawyers, press, and the public. Following this break, Doyle, visibly emotional, tearfully admitted to dangerous driving and subsequently confessed to all 31 charges against him, including causing grievous bodily harm, attempting to cause harm, wounding with intent, and affray.
Despite previously pleading not guilty, Doyle ultimately accepted his guilt before the court, leading the judge to forewarn him of an impending custodial sentence. The prosecution had planned to argue that Doyle drove in a rage, supported by evidence from his dashcam, while his defense suggested that he acted out of panic amidst the large crowd gathering in the city center.
Scheduled to reappear in court on December 15 for further proceedings and the revelation of additional evidence, Doyle faces a significant prison term as a consequence of his actions.