A man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool's victory parade has appeared in court.

Paul Doyle, 54, arrived at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday charged with 31 offences related to the incident on May 26, which happened as crowds were gathered in the city to celebrate the football team's Premier League title win.

Doyle, of Croxteth, Liverpool, is accused of dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent.

He denies all offences. 11:15 Emma O'Neill

The court is expected to fill up

The courtroom is beginning to fill up now. It’s expected that every seat in the public gallery will be filled with members of family and journalists.

The prosecution

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