Chaos in Liverpool: Driver Pleads Guilty for Parade Rampage

Paul Doyle, a British man, pleaded guilty to 31 charges after driving into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans, injuring over 130 people. The incident occurred during May's Premier League victory parade. Doyle, who initially pleaded not guilty, changed his plea and will be sentenced next month.

A British man named Paul Doyle has pleaded guilty to 31 charges after causing panic and injury among over 130 Liverpool soccer fans by crashing his vehicle into a crowded parade. The catastrophic event took place in May during the Premier League victory celebration in Liverpool's bustling city center.

Doyle, 53, broke down in tears as he admitted his guilt in front of the Liverpool Crown Court, reversing a previous not-guilty plea from September. His actions during the event included nine counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, alongside other charges.

According to the Crown Prosecution Service, dashcam footage revealed Doyle's mounting agitation prior to the deliberate act. Officials, including Sarah Hammond, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire, have labeled the incident as a willful and violent confrontation, turning a joyous celebration into chaos.

(With inputs from agencies.)