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Exploring arguments from both the prosecution and the defence whilst combing through evidence heard in major UK criminal cases.#

Series 7. Liverpool Parade: The Paul Doyle Trial

Follow the trial of Paul Doyle, the former Royal Marine Commando is on trial for charges including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Previous series:

1. The Trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon – Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are on trial at the Old Bailey over their baby's death.

2. Parole Hearing of a Killer - Murderer William Dunlop, whose conviction changed legal history, is up for parole.

3. The Truth of Lucy Letby - Follow the trials of child serial killer Lucy Letby.

4. Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial - Follow the trial of Sergeant Martyn Blake, who was charged with the murder of Chris Kaba.

5. Southport Stabbings - Teenager Axel Rudakubana is in court for the murder of three young girls in Southport.

6. Yostin Mosquera was on trial for murder after body parts were found in Bristol.

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Episodes
  • “You used your vehicle as a dangerous weapon”

    “You used your vehicle as a dangerous weapon”
    Dec 16 2025

    Paul Doyle, who used his car as a "weapon" to drive into crowds at Liverpool FC's victory parade has been jailed for 21 years and six months.

    The judge told him he drove at crowds in a rage after his anger took hold of him.

    The 54-year-old has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent.

    The ex-Royal Marine, who stared straight ahead with no expression as he was sentenced, now starts a life behind bars.
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    15 mins
  • Dashcam

    Dashcam
    Dec 15 2025

    Paul Doyle's sentencing begins with court shown distressing footage from his own dashcam, on the day he drove his car into the crowd at Liverpool FC’s victory parade.

    Fans hurt that day share personal victim statements in court about how they have suffered, physically and psychologically.

    The 54-year-old has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent.

    Court hears that after the attack Paul Doyle told officers that he had ruined his family's life.

    Presenter: Phil Munns. Reporter: Mairead Smyth. Producer: Grace Eden. Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.

    This series contains distressing details. For information or support visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.
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    15 mins
  • "Guilty"

    "Guilty"
    Nov 26 2025

    Paul Doyle dramatically changes his plea to guilty, after ploughing his car into the crowd at Liverpool FC’s victory parade.

    The 54-year-old admitted dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent.

    Paul Doyle sobbed as he changed his pleas at Liverpool Crown Court.

    Presenter: Phil Munns. Reporter: Mairead Smyth. Producer: Grace Eden. Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.

    This series contains distressing details. For information or support visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.
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    13 mins
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