The final person receiving hospital treatment after the Liverpool FC title parade crash has been discharged. More than 100 people were injured when a car hit the crowd near the end of the Reds' Premier League victory parade in Liverpool city centre on 26 May. Fifty people were taken to hospital after the incident on Water Street. The force has now confirmed all those who had received NHS care had been permitted to return home. Chief Constable Serena Kennedy confirmed the majority of people injured had already been discharged when she addressed a scrutiny panel earlier this month, theLocal Democracy Reporting Servicesaid. Chief Constable Kennedy said officers who responded to the scene on 26 May had done an "outstanding job" and praised all those on duty, particularly those who were injured in the course of protecting the public. Emily Spurrell, Merseyside police and crime commissioner, praised the work of officers and described the incident on Water Street as "really upsetting" after a successful weekend of events. Paul Doyle, of Burghill Road in West Derby, has since been charged with a series of alleged offences in relation to the incident. The 53-year-old has been accused of two counts of wounding with intent, two charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm, two of attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving. A trial date has been scheduled for 24 November, provisionally lasting for three to four weeks. A plea hearing is scheduled for 14 August. Listen to the best ofBBC Radio Merseyside on Soundsand follow BBC Merseyside onFacebook,X, andInstagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Hospital discharges final Liverpool parade crash patient
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The last patient who was hospitalized following the Liverpool FC title parade crash has been discharged, marking the conclusion of medical care for those affected by the incident. On May 26, during the celebratory parade for the Reds' Premier League victory, a car veered into the crowd on Water Street, resulting in over 100 injuries. Initially, fifty individuals were taken to hospitals for treatment. Chief Constable Serena Kennedy reported that most injured parties had already been released from medical care prior to her remarks at a recent scrutiny panel. She commended the emergency responders for their exemplary actions during the crisis, especially acknowledging the police officers who sustained injuries while ensuring public safety during the chaotic event.
The incident has drawn significant attention, leading to legal actions against Paul Doyle, a 53-year-old resident of West Derby, who faces multiple charges, including wounding with intent and dangerous driving. These charges stem from his alleged involvement in the crash that marred what was otherwise a triumphant weekend for the city. A trial date has been set for November 24, which is expected to last three to four weeks, alongside a plea hearing scheduled for August 14. Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell described the event as particularly distressing in light of the celebratory atmosphere surrounding the parade. Authorities continue to investigate the incident and ensure that those affected receive the necessary support as the community seeks to recover from this unfortunate occurrence.
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