Doyle used his Ford Galaxy "as a weapon" and hit more than 100 supporters, Paul Greaney KC, prosecuting, said earlier this week as the events of Liverpool’s title winning parade were described.
Doyle sentenced to 21.5 years
Horrifying dashcam footage was displayed to the court, with the defendant heard shouting “move”, “f****** pr***s” and “get out the f*** way”.
Now, as reported by Sky News and the BBC, Doyle has been sentenced to a total of 21 years and six months in prison.
The judge said Doyle acted in an “inexplicable and undiluted fury” and explained how his defense of being in a panic was inexplicable.
“A number of witnesses, including serving police officers, describe you continuing to press the accelerator, even when people were visibly underneath the car.
“Your shouted expressions of frustration underline your state of mind at the time – not fear or panic, but an inexplicable and undiluted fury.”
A statement from John Fitzgerald
Detective Chief Inspector John Fitzgerald has commented on the ruling in a statement from Merseyside Police.
"It is impossible to forget the shocking events of 26 May 2025," Detective Chief Inspector John Fitzgerald says.
"I want to begin by expressing that our thoughts remain firmly with all those affected - both physically and psychologically - by Doyle's actions that day.
"I want to again place on record my sincere thanks to the emergency services who responded so bravely and professionally, including Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, the North West and St John Ambulance Services, HM Coastguard, and our policing colleagues. Their actions ensured that the injured and traumatised received immediate care and support," he says.
"I also want to highlight local businesses who assisted in housing the injured immediately after the incident and commend members of the public for their courage, particularly Daniel Barr, who entered Doyle's vehicle and brought it to a stop by pushing the automatic gear stick into park. There is no doubt in my mind that Doyle would have continued to drive and cause further injuries had Daniel not acted with such bravery.
"Finally, I want to thank my investigation team and colleagues at the Crown Prosecution Service, who worked tirelessly to build a case so strong that Doyle had no choice but to plead guilty to the charges he faced."