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Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years for plowing into Liverpool crowd

A man in the UK has been sentenced after driving his car into a crowd celebrating Liverpool FC's victory. 134 people were injured. Find out more inside.


Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years for plowing into Liverpool crowd

The prosecutor stated that Doyle lost his temper and acted with the intent to cause serious harm to the victims, whose ages ranged from six months to 77 years.

The incident occurred on May 26 during mass celebrations of Liverpool's 20th league title, when Doyle drove a Ford Galaxy Titanium and randomly ran over pedestrians, some of whom were thrown onto the car's hood.

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Paul Doyle (54) was sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison after he plowed his car into crowds celebrating Liverpool's English league title, injuring 134 people, including children and the elderly, and causing scenes of "terror and carnage".

Victim testimonies and car camera footage

Doyle broke down.