Devastation in Liverpool: Reckless Driver Sentenced

Paul Doyle, who drove into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans, injuring over 130 people, has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison. The incident occurred during their Premier League championship celebration. Judge Menary described the actions as deliberate and captured in shocking footage.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 16-12-2025 19:17 IST | Created: 16-12-2025 19:17 IST
Devastation in Liverpool: Reckless Driver Sentenced
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In a case that shocked Liverpool and fans worldwide, Paul Doyle has been sentenced to over 20 years for driving into a crowd of soccer fans, injuring more than 130 people. His actions, described as deliberate, occurred during the Premier League championship celebration.

Judge Andrew Menary addressed the court, vividly recalling the chaotic scenes Doyle caused as his minivan plowed through throngs of jubilant fans. The aftermath was captured in shocking footage that the judge remarked was difficult to adequately describe in words alone.

The courtroom witnessed emotional moments as Doyle pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including dangerous driving and intentional wounding. His sentencing followed two days of harrowing accounts from victims and the display of graphic video evidence of the May 26 incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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