On May 26, Liverpool’s streets were filled with elation as fans celebrated their team’s victory. But that day turned into a nightmare when Paul Doyle, captured on dashcam becoming increasingly agitated, drove his Ford Galaxy into crowds on Dale Street and Water Street, injuring over 100 people, including eight children.
The aftermath has been devastating—not just physically, but psychologically—as survivors grapple with trauma. Paul Doyle, 54, who faces a lengthy prison sentence, altered the course of justice this week by pleading guilty, bringing some closure but leaving many questions unanswered.
Among those affected is Mason Osbourne, then 17, who was struck by Doyle’s vehicle and endured not only an injury but lasting emotional scars. Mason’s father, Nick from Weston-super-Mare, recalls the panic after receiving a tearful call from his son during the chaos. “It was one of the most traumatic, stressful times,” he recalls. Mason’s injury, initially feared to be a broken femur, was a burst blood vessel, sidelining this young footballer from training for months. A subsequent family trip to Paris coincided with tumultuous Champions League celebrations, compounding Mason’s struggle with sleepless nights and lingering distress.
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Similarly, 62-year-old Rob Darke shared his ordeal with Sky News after his foot was crushed under Doyle’s car wheel. The pain was excruciating, and the scene resembled terror unfolding—a “bomb had gone off” with people crying and screaming everywhere. Rob faced months in a wheelchair and still battles PTSD as he questions why fate singled him out amid a crowd of over a million.
The youngest victim, baby Teddy Eveson, just five months old, miraculously escaped serious injury after being hurled 15 feet in his pram. His father, Daniel, emotionally recounts how he and his fiancée Sheree were thrown off the pavement, with Sheree suffering muscle and tissue damage after being dragged under the car. Despite the horror, Teddy survived unscathed—a “miracle” and a symbol of hope amid the devastation.
Representatives for the victims acknowledge the prolonged trauma they continue to endure. Chantal Rabbetts, director of serious injury at Bond Turner, emphasizes the emotional toll of reliving the events daily. While Doyle’s guilty plea spares victims from facing a lengthy trial, it leaves many grappling with why such harm was inflicted. Rehabilitation support is ongoing, offering a path towards recovery amid the lingering scars of that fateful day.
The Liverpool parade attack has left deep wounds beyond the physical injuries. It is a stark reminder of the resilience needed to recover from sudden tragedy and the profound impact one moment can have on countless lives.