Liverpool parade crash suspect Paul Doyle has made a significant shift in his plea during the second day of his trial, confessing to all 31 charges against him. The 54-year-old admitted to driving his vehicle into a crowd in Liverpool city center in May, resulting in over 100 casualties ranging from six months to 78 years old.
Doyle, visibly emotional, acknowledged his guilt to each charge and is now awaiting sentencing, scheduled for either December 15 or 16. Among those harmed are two infants and six additional children.
At the commencement of his trial at Liverpool Crown Court, he initially pleaded “not guilty” to revised allegations of causing severe bodily harm with intent, intentional wounding, and attempted severe bodily harm with intent.
In total, he refuted 31 charges, including nine instances of causing severe bodily harm with intent, 17 of attempted severe bodily harm with intent, and three of intentional wounding.
However, following a delay in proceedings this morning, Doyle altered his plea, stunning the court. Judge Menary expressed gratitude to the jury for their patience and relieved them of their duty due to unforeseen circumstances.
A defendant can switch their plea from not guilty to guilty at any point before a final verdict is reached. Doyle displayed emotion as the large jury panel was seated for the commencement of his trial, which was anticipated to last between three to four weeks.