Paul Doyle sentenced for crimes at LFC victory parade

The 54-year-old received 31 charges after driving his car into supporters in the city centre towards the end of the club’s Premier League title parade.

More than 100 people, including children, were injured as a result of the incident on Water Street.

At the outset of the trial last month, Doyle admitted guilt to all counts of dangerous driving, affray, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, causing GBH with intent, and wounding with intent.

He has been sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison.

Liverpool FC would like to remind supporters that a variety of free resources are available for anyone affected by this incident to access to care for their mental health.

Help and support is available via:

• Victim Care Merseyside – call 0808 175 3080 between 8am and 6pm.
• Call Samaritans on 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org for 24-hour listening support.
• For immediate text-based support – text SHOUT to 85258.
• NHS Talking Therapies at Merseycare – get in touch on 0151 228 2300 or via the website: https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/our-services/liverpool/talking-therapies.
• Anyone in need of immediate support with a mental health crisis can call 111 and select the mental health option to access urgent mental health support.
• For emergency help – if you or someone you know is in immediate danger, dial 999.

Local GPs can also help with mental health and wellbeing, and there is more information on Kind to your Mind Liverpool, which is managed by the council’s public health team, together with the NHS.