🔗 Share this article Driver Who Drove Into Liverpool FC Parade Described as ‘Consumed by Rage’, Trial Told. A former Royal Marine acted as a “person consumed by fury” as he drove into scores of Liverpool football club fans at a victory parade, an incident many initially feared to be a act of terrorism, according to court proceedings. “The footage was truly shocking.” Those injured of Paul Doyle wept as dashcam footage showed people being thrown into the air while he sped towards the gathering while screaming: “Fucking hell, move!” The 54-year-old defendant is due to be sentenced on Tuesday following his guilty plea at the start of his trial last month to 31 offences against 29 victims, including eight minors. ‘A Man in a Rage’ Prosecutors warned those in court that the video evidence from the defendant’s large people carrier proved to be “extremely graphic”. The recording revealed the father of three shouting “fucking pricks” and “move out of the way” while he headed straight for a large crowd of supporters, with people frantically dragging children to safety as his car horn blared. It was stated in court that Doyle was a “man in a rage whose anger had completely taken hold of him” as he ploughed further into the crowd, accelerating as people collided with his car. Scale of the Carnage In total, the ex-marine injured 134 individuals within a mere seven-minute span – including more than 50 who needed hospital treatment. An infant was “miraculously” unharmed despite being left splayed on the road when Doyle’s car hit his pram, the court heard. A supporter, a man named in court, was seen being launched into the air by the vehicle, suffering a laceration on his head, broken ribs and multiple abrasions. Doyle could be heard shouting “for God’s sake move! Get out my fucking way!” prior to driving deeper into screaming supporters, including an elderly woman and children who became trapped beneath the vehicle. Celebration Descends into Chaos Speaking to a full court, the prosecution said approximately a million individuals were present at “what they thought would be a day of joyfulness” marking Liverpool winning their 20th league title. Scenes of jubilation swiftly became “terror”, the prosecutor said, as Doyle drove into oncoming fans as he attempted to pick up a friend who had been at the parade. “Witnesses believed the events unfolding was a terrorist attack.” Rampage Halted by Heroic Act As bodies lay on the ground, Doyle’s rampage was stopped by an ex-army member, a man identified in court, who climbed into a rear passenger seat and forced the gearstick into park. Despite this, Doyle continued pressing the gas pedal, according to evidence. During questioning, the defendant claimed he reacted in a “blind panic” because he feared for his life. However, prosecutors contended that the video demonstrated the defendant “just lost his temper in his desire to get to where he wanted to get to”. The prosecutor added: “In a rage, he targeted the crowd and as he did so he intended to cause them serious harm.” Reckless Behavior Before the Attack Footage indicated the driver was driving recklessly before he reached the city centre, overtaking cars dangerously and running red lights. He ignored traffic diversion measures and weaved around other vehicles, even emergency service vehicles, as he entered the crowds. Doyle is understood to be facing a jail term of over a decade when he is sentenced on Tuesday.