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Liverpool Echo Releases Documentary One Year After Water Street Crash

The film spotlights survivors' lasting physical and psychological harm as questions remain over how the car reached the parade route.

Overview

  • On May 26, 2025 a silver Ford Galaxy driven by Paul Doyle mounted the parade route on Dale/Water Street during Liverpool FC's title celebrations and struck attendees.
  • More than 130 people were physically injured and many more have reported ongoing psychological trauma after the attack.
  • Bystanders, pub staff and taxi drivers rushed to help victims on the day and their actions were widely praised by local leaders.
  • Doyle changed his pleas during trial and was jailed for 21½ years at Liverpool Crown Court in December 2025.
  • The Echo's documentary revisits eyewitness accounts to record survivors' experiences and to highlight unanswered questions about how the vehicle accessed the route and what motivated the attack, raising broader concerns about crowd safety and long-term support for victims.