🔗 Share this article Driver That Ploughed Into LFC Parade Was ‘Consumed by Rage’, Court Hears. A former Royal Marines Commando acted as a “man in a rage” as he mowed down scores of Liverpool football club supporters during a championship celebration, in what many feared was a terrorist attack, a court has heard. “The footage is truly shocking.” Those injured of Paul Doyle wept while video from the car’s camera showed people being thrown into the air while he sped towards the gathering and shouted: “Get out of the way!” The 54-year-old defendant will learn his fate on Tuesday after pleading guilty on the first day of his trial last month to 31 offences against 21 adults and eight children. ‘Consumed by Anger’ Prosecutors warned the court that the footage from Doyle’s large people carrier proved to be “extremely graphic”. The recording revealed the father of three shouting “fucking pricks” as well as “move out of the way” while he headed straight for hundreds of fans, some pulling children out of the way as he blasted the horn. It was stated in court that Doyle acted as a “man in a rage had completely overpowered him” as he ploughed further into the crowd, speeding up 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 who needed hospital treatment. An infant was “remarkably” uninjured despite being left splayed on the road when Doyle’s car hit his pram, according to testimony. A supporter, Simon Nash, was seen being launched into the air by the car, suffering a laceration to the back of his head, broken ribs and numerous scrapes. The defendant could be heard shouting “fuck’s sake move! Get out of my path!” prior to driving deeper into panicked fans, among them an older woman and young children who were dragged under the car. Celebration Descends into Chaos Speaking to a full court, the prosecution said about 1 million people were present at “an event they believed to be a joyous occasion” to celebrate Liverpool winning their 20th league title. Scenes of jubilation swiftly became “terror”, the prosecutor said, when the driver entered the crowd while trying to collect a companion from the parade route. “Some at the scene thought that the events unfolding constituted a terrorist incident.” Rampage Halted by Heroic Act With injured people on the street, Doyle’s rampage was stopped by a former soldier, Dan Barr, who climbed into a rear passenger seat and forced the gearstick into park. Despite this, Doyle kept his foot on the accelerator, according to evidence. In his police interview, the defendant stated he acted in a “blind panic” because he feared for his life. Yet, the prosecution argued that the video demonstrated the defendant “simply lost control in his determination to reach his destination”. The prosecutor added: “Consumed by anger, he drove into the crowd and as he did so his intent was to cause serious injury.” Dangerous Driving Prior to Incident The video indicated the driver was driving recklessly prior to entering downtown, undertaking cars at speed and jumping red lights. He disregarded traffic diversion measures and weaved around other vehicles, including an ambulance and police cars, as he entered the crowds. Doyle is understood to be facing a jail term of more than 10 years at his sentencing hearing.