A six-month-old baby survived after being thrown from a pram during an incident in Liverpool in which a vehicle drove into a crowd of fans celebrating Liverpool FC’s Premier League title. Authorities report multiple injuries, including to children and adults, highlighting the vulnerability of families at large public gatherings.
Story Highlights
- Baby Teddy Eveson thrown 15 feet in his pram but survived without serious injury in what family calls a “miracle”
- Paul Doyle, 54, deliberately drove into crowds after traffic argument, injuring over 130 people including multiple children
- Mother Sheree Aldridge thrown onto car bonnet and run over, sustaining injuries comparable to high-speed motorway crash
- Hero bystander climbed into attacker’s car to stop the rampage while crowds smashed windows
- Doyle pleaded not guilty to 24 charges including attempted grievous bodily harm against two infants
Parade Celebration Turns to Horror
The incident occurred on May 26, 2025, during a Liverpool FC victory parade along Water Street. Police reports indicate that Doyle, 54, allegedly drove a grey Ford Galaxy into spectators at approximately 6:00 p.m., following a dispute with pedestrians along the route. Witnesses told reporters that Doyle initially stopped after his vehicle was struck by members of the crowd attempting to protect themselves but then continued driving into additional people.
Teddy Eveson, in his pram, was thrown roughly 15 feet during the collision, while his mother, Sheree Aldridge, was knocked onto the vehicle before being run over. Both were transported for medical evaluation. According to Liverpool City Police, the infant sustained no serious injuries.
Massive Casualty Count Reveals Attack’s Scope
Initial reports listed 79 injured individuals, with ages ranging from 9 to 78. Police later confirmed that more than 130 people sustained injuries, including four children requiring hospitalization. Emergency response included the North West Air Ambulance and on-site triage facilities.
Court evidence presented by prosecutors indicates Doyle had no drugs or alcohol in his system, and his vehicle was mechanically sound at the time of the incident. Investigators describe the actions as deliberate, based on statements Doyle made regarding his behavior before the attack.
Hero Intervention Stops Further Carnage
A bystander intervened by entering Doyle’s vehicle to help stop it, while other members of the crowd smashed car windows to prevent further injuries. Court reporting from Sky News noted that this intervention was instrumental in halting the vehicle’s continued movement through the crowd. Doyle later made statements to police acknowledging the consequences of his actions but pleaded not guilty to 24 charges, including attempted grievous bodily harm against infants, assault, and affray.
On August 14, 2025, prosecutors filed 24 charges, including 23 relating to injuries sustained by victims and one count of affray. The criminal charges against Doyle specifically include attempted grievous bodily harm against two infants, including Teddy Eveson. Doyle was remanded in custody following his September 4, 2025, court appearance, with trial proceedings ongoing.
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