Police confirm 109 people injured in parade crash

The number of people injured when a car drove into a crowd during Liverpool FC's Premier League title parade has now increased to 109, police have confirmed.

At about 18:00 BST on 26 May police were called to Water Street to reports a car had crashed into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the team's homecoming.

A nine-year-old was among the youngest victims of the incident.

Paul Doyle, 53, appeared at both Liverpool Magistrates' Court and Liverpool Crown Court on Friday, where he faced seven charges including wounding with intent, causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, attempting to cause GBH with intent, and dangerous driving.

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