In Court - Introducing... Liverpool Parade: The Paul Doyle Trial

Introducing... Liverpool Parade: The Paul Doyle Trial

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Liverpool football fans were in the city centre to watch the club's Premier League victory parade on 26th May 2025.

Shortly after fans see the team bus pass, a car crashes into the crowd on Water Street. Over 130 people are injured.

Paul Doyle is arrested. The former Royal Marine Commando from Liverpool is on trial for charges including dangerous driving and multiple counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges.

In this series we’ll take you behind the scenes to look at how major criminal cases like this one play out, with the help of expert guests who reveal the inner workings and processes of crime and prosecution.

Presenter: Phil Munns.
Reporter: Mairead Smyth.
Producer: Grace Eden.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.

This series contains distressing details. For information or support visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Published on Tuesday, 25th November 2025.

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