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Liverpool parade attack: victims describe horror of day as driver due to be sentenced – live

Liverpool parade attack: victims describe horror of day as driver due to be sentenced – live

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**Man who drove into Liverpool FC parade due to be sentenced**

– Paul Doyle is currently in Liverpool Crown Court awaiting sentencing.
– Doyle, described as a father of three, drove a Ford Galaxy into a crowd celebrating Liverpool FC’s Premier League title.
– The incident happened on May 26, during a victory parade.
– The prosecution described the footage from Doyle’s car as “truly shocking,” with Doyle shouting profanities while driving towards fans, forcing some to pull children out of harm’s way.
– 134 people were injured, with over 50 requiring hospital treatment.
– Police body-camera footage revealed victims being rescued from under Doyle’s car, including a 77-year-old woman and an 11-year-old boy.
– A six-month-old baby, Teddy Eveson, was miraculously left without serious injury despite being struck.
– Teddy’s mother, Sheree Aldridge, suffered a severe “de-gloving” injury to her thigh and remains in treatment, emotionally scarred by the experience.
– Paul Doyle is sitting in the dock, with a bowed head as victims’ impact statements are read.
– The court heard from prosecution junior counsel Philip Astbury and lead prosecutor Paul Greaney KC.
– The case has drawn significant attention and is being reported live, including by Josh Halliday from The Guardian.

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