Alleged Liverpool driver faces charges against six victims after 79 injured

The CPS said the charges would be kept "under review as the investigation progresses".

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00:00The alleged driver of a car that ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool's victory parade

00:04has been charged with offences such as wounding and causing grievous bodily harm against six victims.

00:11We know that Monday's shocking scenes reverberated around the city of Liverpool and the entire country

00:17on what should have been a day of celebration for hundreds of thousands of Liverpool FC supporters.

00:24Our thoughts remain with all of those affected.

00:27Paul Doyle, 53, is accused of seven offences following the incident on Water Street in the city centre

00:33on Monday 26th of May, which resulted in 79 people suffering injuries.

00:40I fully understand how this incident has left us all shocked and saddened.

00:46And I know many will continue to have concerns and questions.

00:51Our detectives are working tirelessly with diligence and professionalism to seek the answer to all of those questions.

01:02When we are able to, we will provide further information.

01:07At a press conference on Thursday, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS Mersey Cheshire, Sarah Hammond,

01:14said the investigation is at an early stage.

01:16Prosecutors and police are continuing to work at pace to review a huge volume of evidence.

01:24This includes multiple pieces of video footage and numerous witness statements.

01:30It is important to ensure that every victim gets the justice they deserve.

01:35The charges will be kept under review as the investigation progresses.

01:39The Crown Prosecution Service said he's accused of two counts of wounding with intent,

01:46two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent,

01:49two counts of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent,

01:52and one count of dangerous driving.

01:54A wounding charge and an attempted grievous bodily harm charge relate to a child.

01:59Criminal proceedings against the defendant are active,

02:03and he has the right to a fair trial.

02:05It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information or media online

02:13which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.

02:17Please allow the legal process to take its course without undue speculation.

02:22The CPS said the charges would be kept under review as the investigation progresses.

02:27I'm extremely grateful for the ongoing cooperation of the public,

02:32who have and continue to share their footage and witness accounts with detectives.

02:38Their input is vital to our ongoing inquiries.

02:43Assistance Chief Constable of Mirsai Police Jenny Sims said seven people remain in hospital.

02:49I hope that all of those who were injured or witnessed in this terrible incident are able, given time, to heal and recover.