Supporters of the city’s world-famous football team had thronged its streets to celebrate the club’s record-equalling 20th English top-flight title when scenes of joy turned to horror.
The incident injured 134 people, including 29 victims aged six months to 77 years. Photo / Getty Images
Doyle, a father-of-three from the Croxteth neighbourhood in the city, was initially charged with seven offences, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
He now faces multiple additional counts under that and other charges, including 19 for attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, three of wounding with intent and one of affray.
Doyle, wearing a grey T-shirt, did not enter any pleas during the 20-minute hearing, which several relatives of the victims and more than 20 members of the media attended.
Judge Andrew Menary adjourned the case until September 4, when Doyle is expected to enter pleas.
Earlier this year, a provisional trial date was fixed for November 24, with the case expected to last three to four weeks.
– Agence France-Presse