More than 100 people were injured in Liverpool title parade crash
More than 100 people were injured in Liverpool title parade crash
Authorities have updated the injury toll to 109, with four people still receiving hospital treatment for their injuries, it was revealed on Monday
Merseyside Police has issued an update
(Image: Liverpool Echo )
Merseyside Police have reported that at least 109 individuals were injured in the aftermath of a crash during the Liverpool FC Premier League title parade. The latest update from police revealed that a nine-year-old was among the youngest victims of the incident in Water Street.
A pram carrying a baby boy was also sent several metres down the street when it was struck, but the child was not hurt. The incident occurred on Water Street in the heart of Liverpool shortly after 6pm on Monday, May 26, when a vehicle ploughed into a crowd of pedestrians.
Authorities have updated the injury toll to 109, with four people still receiving hospital treatment for their injuries, it was revealed on Monday. The police force has enlisted specialist officers to provide support to those affected and their families, and they are being aided by mutual aid officers from Greater Manchester, Cumbria, Lancashire, North Wales, and Cheshire.
Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson has issued an appeal for witnesses and anyone with information to step forward.
On Monday, she said: "This is a complex and constantly evolving investigation and we are still working through and assessing those reporting being injured and our enquiries remain ongoing."
She expressed gratitude towards the public for their contributions, adding: "I would like to thank everyone who has been in touch with us so far to give witness accounts or supply information or video footage.
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"The response so far has been of great assistance in progressing the investigation. We have had more than 500 submissions to the Major Incident Police Portal (MIPP) and a team of detectives are currently working through the information provided.
"I would continue to appeal for anyone who has information and is yet to come forward to please get in touch as a matter of urgency."
Emergency services at the scene
(Image: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images )
Paul Doyle, 53, from Burghill Road, West Derby, faces multiple charges including 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 do so; and two counts of attempted unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent, all under Section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.
He's also been charged with one count of dangerous driving. He made an appearance at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday, May 30, where he was remanded in custody until his next court date on August 14.
The dad is set to face a trial beginning November 24 this year, provisionally lasting for three to four weeks.
Detective Superintendent Wilson said: "As a person has now been charged in connection with this incident, I would like to remind people not to speculate or share information or footage which could in any way jeopardise the case.
"We understand that emotions are still running high, and people are seeking answers, but it is vital that we allow the matter to go through the judicial process."
A fundraising campaign for those affected has seen donations exceed £50,000. The 'Liverpool Spirit Appeal' has been initiated by the Community Foundation for Merseyside in collaboration with Liverpool City Council and the Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS).
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