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Radio Merseyside,26 Nov 2025,12 mins,

SeriesLiverpool Parade: The Paul Doyle Trial

"Guilty"

In Court
Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

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Paul Doyle dramatically changes his plea to guilty, after ploughing his car into the crowd at Liverpool FC’s victory parade. The 54-year-old admitted dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent. Paul Doyle sobbed as he changed his pleas at Liverpool Crown Court. Presenter: Phil Munns. Reporter: Mairead Smyth. Producer: Grace Eden. Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin. This series contains distressing details. For information or support visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

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