LONDON (Reuters) -A British man accused over the incident in which a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans injuring more than 130 people during May's Premier League title victory parade
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Liverpool Parade Incident Injuring Over 130
Overview of the Liverpool Parade Incident
LONDON (Reuters) -A British man accused over the incident in which a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans injuring more than 130 people during May's Premier League title victory parade appeared in court on Thursday to deny 31 criminal charges.
Details of the Incident
The incident took place in Liverpool's packed city centre as about a million people came out to celebrate Liverpool's title win and watch an open-top bus parade featuring the team and its staff with the trophy.
Court Proceedings and Charges
At Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday, Paul Doyle, 53, pleaded not guilty to 31 offences including wounding with intent, affray, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, and one count of dangerous driving.
Upcoming Trial Information
Doyle, from the West Derby area of Liverpool who appeared for the hearing by videolink from prison, was remanded in custody and is due to go on trial on November 24.
(Reporting by Michael Holden; editing by William James)
