LONDON (AP) — A driver faces charges for allegedly injuring more than 100 people. crash into his car His plea changed dramatically to guilty when his trial began on Wednesday after he blended into a crowd of soccer fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League win.
Paul Doyle, 54, sobbed as he admitted dangerous driving, multiple counts of attempting to cause or causing grievous bodily harm and three counts of causing bodily harm with intent.
He previously denied charges involving 29 victims, ranging in age from six months to 77 years old, and carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Doyle is scheduled to be sentenced at a later date.
More than 130 people are reported injured after a Ford minivan crashes into a road full of jubilant fans. Liverpool football team celebrates winning the Premier League Police believe the driver acted alone and do not suspect terrorism, but have not released a motive.
doyle I cried on the dock Potential jurors were brought into a packed courtroom to be selected at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday.
Prosecutors were scheduled to make opening statements Wednesday at the start of what is expected to be a month-long trial.
