‘Only sheer luck that nobody was killed’
Merseyside Police’s senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector John Fitzgerald spoke following Doyle’s conviction.
He said: “Thousands of people had gathered in the city to watch the Liverpool FC parade, and it is only by sheer luck that nobody was killed because of Doyle’s reckless actions. In just seven minutes, his dangerous driving meant that his car collided with more than 100 people, including children, in some cases, trapping people underneath and causing serious injuries.
“The exceptional work of the emergency services including police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, the North West Ambulance Service and HM Coastguard should be recognised as they came to the aid of victims, extracting four people from underneath Doyle’s car and treating a number of others. We know that a lot of people are still recovering from the injuries they suffered on that day, and our thoughts remain with them and those that continue to be affected.
“Doyle was quickly apprehended by officers at the scene and has been in custody since, and we have been working closely with our colleagues at the Crown Prosecution Service ahead of the trial. We hope that the knowledge Doyle is now facing a considerable prison sentence will be able to help those affected to move on with their lives.”