Liverpool Victory Parade 2025
On 26 May 2025, what should’ve been a massive celebration of Liverpool FC’s Premier League triumph turned into chaos when a man drove his car into a crowd on Water Street in central Liverpool shortly after the end of the official parade. Thousands had gathered for the open-top bus procession; roughly ten minutes after it passed, Paul Doyle, a 54-year-old local, steered his Ford Galaxy into spectators, injuring more than 130 people, including children, with scores taken to hospital. Witnesses and later court evidence showed him accelerating into the crowd and shouting at people to “move”, causing widespread panic and serious injuries. Police arrested him at the scene and the attack was unequivocally treated as a deliberate act, not terrorism.
In the legal aftermath, Doyle pleaded guilty in November to 31 offences including dangerous driving and multiple counts of grievous bodily harm with intent. On 16 December 2025 he was sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison at Liverpool Crown Court, where the judge described his actions as driven by “inexplicable and undiluted fury”. The incident left a lasting scar on what had been one of the city’s proudest sporting moments and prompted ongoing discussions about public safety at large-scale celebrations.
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Information from the time of the incident
Police (Merseyside Police)
Statement from Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims and partners following tonight's incident in Water Street - 26 May 2025
ACC Sims: “Firstly, my thoughts are with all those injured in tonight’s horrific incident, their families and friends, and all those affected by the terrible tragedy that has taken place today.
Water Street: Statements from Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims and Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill - 27 May 2025
I would like to thank the many victims and witnesses who have come forward with information to assist our investigation following yesterday’s devastating incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre.
Water Street update: Liverpool man charged with multiple offences - 29 May 2025
Paul Desmond Sanders Doyle, 53, of Burghill Road, West Derby has this afternoon been charged with two counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; two counts of causing unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; two counts of attempted unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, all contrary to Section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. He has been charged with one count of dangerous driving contrary to Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
Water Street incident
Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims and Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire Sarah Hammond presented a joint statement at Merseyside Police headquarters on Thursday 29 May.
Government & Local Government
Liverpool parade incident
How to apply for compensation for the incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre on 26 May 2025.
Statement from Council Leader following incident in Liverpool city centre
Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has issued a statement following an incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre after LFC’s title parade.
Cllr Robinson said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this appalling incident in the city centre.
CPS authorises charges against man following incident at Liverpool parade
“The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Merseyside Police to charge Paul Doyle, 53 from West Derby, Liverpool, with dangerous driving, causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, wounding with intent to cause GBH and attempted GBH, following a complex and ongoing investigation into an incident in Water Street, Liverpool on Monday 26 May, 2025.
A message from The King following the terrible incident in Liverpool
“I know that the strength of community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support to those in need.”
Fire & Rescue
MFRS Statement - Water Street
Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this incident this evening.
Ambulance & Medical
Liverpool city centre incident
All of us at North West Ambulance Service are horrified and saddened that a day of celebration for the people of Liverpool could end in such terrible circumstances.
Major Incident – Liverpool
Earlier this evening, we received a call to attend an incident in Liverpool.
NHS University Hospitals Liverpool Group urge members of the public to refrain from calling
NHS University Hospitals Liverpool Group urged members of the public to refrain from calling to ask about loved ones after the Liverpool victory parade incident because next of kin would be contacted.
Club / Football Authorities
A message from LFC CEO Billy Hogan
Liverpool FC CEO Billy Hogan has issued a message following the incident that occurred on Water Street during Monday’s trophy parade in the city.
Liverpool CEO's tribute to emergency services and fans after parade incident
Chief executive Billy Hogan thanks emergency services, supporters, and hospital staff for their quick response
News (UK & international)
Man detained after road traffic collision at Liverpool's title parade
LIVERPOOL, England, May 26 (Reuters) – A vehicle struck a number of people during Liverpool’s parade in celebration of their Premier League title success, British media reported on Monday, with police confirming that an individual had been detained.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Liverpool parade crash
LIVERPOOL, England, May 27 (Reuters) – A 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs after a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a Premier League title parade, injuring more than 50, British police said.
Driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Liverpool soccer parade tragedy
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — A 53-year-old British man who injured 65 people when his car rammed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating their team’s Premier League championship was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, police said Tuesday.
Liverpool FC parade: How the crash unfolded
A white British man has been arrested and dozens of people were injured after a car ploughed into crowds during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade on Monday.
Man arrested as car ploughs into pedestrians during Liverpool FC parade injuring dozens
A “number of people” have been hurt with at least one child left seriously injured after a car struck fans during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade through the city – with a British man detained.
Final victim injured in Liverpool FC title parade discharged from hospital
The final person receiving hospital treatment after a car ploughed into a crowd during Liverpool FC’s title parade has been discharged.
Liverpool parade collision: what we know so far
A man has been arrested after a car ploughed into the crowd at Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade
Starmer says ‘whole country stands with Liverpool’ - as it happened
This blog is now closed. See our full report here: Dozens injured as car ploughs into crowd at Liverpool FC victory parade
Liverpool parade collision driver believed to have followed ambulance, say police
Man, 53, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and drug driving, may have tailgated ambulance after roadblock temporarily lifted
Liverpool parade latest: 'Deeply shocked' King Charles sends message as police investigate car crash mayhem
King Charles has said is “deeply shocked and saddened” by the terrible scenes during Liverpool’s Premier League title parade as police continued to quiz a 53-year-old man after a car ploughed into fans leaving dozens injured.
Man accused of driving into Liverpool parade crowds faces new charges
Paul Doyle, 53, appeared via videolink at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday
Liverpool parade car crash: What happened, and who the victims, suspect are
Eleven people remain hospitalised after the car crash. The police have said incident is not being treated as a terror attack.
Dozens injured after driver plows through pedestrians at Liverpool victory parade: Officials
Dozens of people were injured after a driver struck pedestrians in Liverpool on Monday, officials said, as hundreds of thousands had gathered at a parade celebrating the Liverpool Football Club winning the English Premier League soccer title.
Dozens injured as car hits pedestrians at Liverpool FC's victory parad
Dozens of people were injured when a car was driven into pedestrians taking part in a parade celebrating Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory.
27 hospitalized after car plows into Liverpool fans at soccer trophy parade
Police arrested a man after a car hit a crowd attending Liverpool’s victory parade that drew thousands of fans of the Premier League-winning soccer club Monday to the city in northwest England.
Fact-checking / Misinformation
Fact Check: Video does not show arrested Liverpool parade crash suspect, say police
A man filmed struggling with police at the same event where a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans is not the suspected driver, who was arrested, according to Merseyside Police, contrary to misleading online posts.
Fact Check: Registration of Liverpool crash vehicle cited inaccurately on social media
Incorrect license plate details for the car driven into crowds of Liverpool soccer fans have been cited as evidence online to baselessly infer the May 26 incident was a “false flag” attack.
Court & Case Progress
Prosecutor says suspect in Liverpool soccer parade ramming used vehicle as a weapon
LONDON (AP) — The ramming suspect in Liverpool deliberately used his vehicle as a weapon when he plowed his car into a crowd of soccer fans celebrating their team’s Premier League championship, a prosecutor said Friday.
Liverpool parade crash suspect facing new charges
A 53-year-old man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade faces an additional 24 charges, including two relating to alleged victims who are babies.
What we know as Paul Doyle denies 31 charges over Liverpool parade incident
Paul Doyle, the man accused of being the driver who ploughed into crowds at the Liverpool FC victory parade, has pleaded not guilty to 31 offences.
Information from November / December 2025
Government & Local Government
Man jailed for driving his car into Liverpool FC’s victory parade crowds
A man who drove his car into the crowd at Liverpool FC’s victory parade injuring 134 people, has been jailed for 21 years and six months.
Police
Paul Doyle jailed for 21-and-a-half years
We can confirm Paul Doyle has today, Tuesday 16 December, been jailed for a total of 21-and-a-half years.
Club / Football Authorities
Paul Doyle sentenced for crimes at LFC victory parade
Paul Doyle was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court today, having pled guilty to crimes committed at the LFC victory parade in May.
News
Driver who rammed through crowd at Liverpool soccer parade sentenced to over 21 years
LONDON (AP) — A driver who injured more than 130 people when he plowed his car into a crowd of soccer fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League championship was sentenced Tuesday to more than 21 years in prison.
Man who drove into Liverpool FC parade jailed for more than 21 years
Police said Paul Doyle, 54, used his vehicle ‘as a weapon’ in a moment of rage at a victory parade in the city on 26 May
Ukrainian who fled war says Liverpool attack was one of her ‘most traumatic experiences’
Anna Bilonozhenko describes how she was left seriously injured after Paul Doyle drove into crowd at parade
Liverpool FC parade hero describes how he stopped Paul Doyle's car as it ploughed through crowds
A former soldier has been hailed a hero after he climbed into Paul Doyle’s car as it was ploughing through crowds of Liverpool fans – bringing it to a stop.
Paul Doyle heard screaming at Liverpool fans to 'get out the way' while ploughing through crowds
A dad who ploughed into crowds at Liverpool FC‘s victory parade can be heard beeping his horn, swearing and shouting at fans to “get out the way” as he drove his car straight at them – in dashcam footage shown in court.
Paul Doyle, Liverpool football parade driver, jailed for more than 20 years
Ex-Royal Marine drove into a mass of Liverpool fans celebrating Premier League victory in May, injuring more than 130
Liverpool parade: Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison after driving into crowds of celebrating football fans
Paul Doyle, 54, pleaded guilty in November to all 31 charges relating to the Liverpool parade attack in May; Warning: This article contains distressing information and strong language
Tears, hurt and hope: Inside the emotional sentencing of Liverpool parade attacker Paul Doyle
Inside the courtroom where Paul Doyle was sentenced, the ex-Royal Marine’s victims relived the devastation of his heinous crimes all over again, writes Alex Ross
Court & Case Progress
Man jailed for driving his car into Liverpool FC’s victory parade crowds
A man who drove his car into the crowd at Liverpool FC’s victory parade injuring 134 people, has been jailed for 21 years and six months.
Liverpool parade attack: Paul Doyle sentenced to more than 21 years for using car as weapon against celebrating crowd – as it happened
Doyle sentenced to 21 years and six months
The judge has sentenced Paul Doyle to 21 years and six months in prison for his actions. He has also been disqualified from driving and this extends three years after his release.
Doyle had previously pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent.
