🔗 Share this article Driver That Drove Into LFC Victory Parade Described as ‘In a Rage’, Trial Hears. A former Royal Marines Commando was a “man in a rage” as he mowed down scores of LFC supporters at a championship celebration, an incident many initially feared to be a terrorist attack, according to court proceedings. “The footage was truly shocking.” Those injured of Paul Doyle wept while dashcam footage depicted people being thrown into the air while he sped towards the gathering and shouted: “Get out of the way!” The 54-year-old defendant is due to be sentenced on Tuesday after pleading guilty at the start of his trial last month to 31 offences against 21 adults and eight children. ‘A Man in a Rage’ Prosecutors warned those in court that the video evidence from the defendant’s two-tonne Ford Galaxy proved to be “extremely graphic”. The recording revealed the father of three shouting “fucking pricks” as well as “move out of the way” as he drove towards a large crowd of supporters, some pulling children out of the way as his car horn blared. It was stated in court that Doyle acted as a “man in a rage had completely overpowered him” as he continued driving into the mass of people, accelerating as people collided with his car. Extent of the Injuries In total, the ex-marine injured 134 people in just seven minutes – with over fifty requiring hospital care. An infant was “miraculously” uninjured despite being left splayed on the road when Doyle’s car hit his pram, the court heard. One fan, a man named in court, was seen being launched into the air by the vehicle, sustaining a laceration on his head, broken ribs and numerous scrapes. The defendant was heard screaming “for God’s sake move! Get out of my path!” before ploughing further 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 about 1 million people had attended “an event they believed to be a joyous occasion” marking Liverpool winning their 20th league title. The celebratory atmosphere turned to “terror”, it was said, as Doyle drove into oncoming fans while trying to collect a companion from the parade route. “Some at the scene thought that the events unfolding was a terrorist attack.” Brave Intervention Stops Driver As bodies lay on the ground, the vehicle’s path was stopped by a former soldier, Dan Barr, who entered the back of the car and forced the gearstick into park. Despite this, Doyle continued pressing the gas pedal, the court heard. During questioning, the defendant claimed he acted in a “blind panic” due to a fear for his safety. However, prosecutors contended that the dashcam footage showed the defendant “simply lost control in his desire to get to where he wanted to get to”. The prosecutor added: “Consumed by anger, he drove into the crowd and as he did so his intent was to cause serious injury.” Reckless Behavior Before the Attack The video indicated Doyle was driving recklessly before he reached the city centre, overtaking cars dangerously and jumping red lights. He disregarded road closures and weaved around other cars, including an ambulance and police cars, as he entered the crowds. The defendant is understood to be facing a jail term of over a decade when he is sentenced on Tuesday.