In a shocking turn of events, a former Royal Navy reservist has revealed his chilling encounter with Liverpool’s now infamous parade attacker, Paul Doyle. Stuart Lucas spoke out about the gruesome incident from over 30 years ago when Doyle, amid a boozy brawl on a coach to Barry, South Wales, bit off a part of his ear, chewed it, and spat it out.
Picture this: It’s 1994 and tensions boil over at a service station on the M6. Young servicemen, witnessing Doyle’s unruly behaviour, challenged him, leading to a confrontation with a shocking outcome. Lucas bravely tried to hold Doyle down in a bear hug, but Doyle was able to sink his teeth into Lucas’s ear during the struggle.
In a whirlwind of horror, fellow sailors scrambled to locate the severed ear. Despite their efforts, surgeons’ attempts to reattach the ear proved unsuccessful.
Fast forward to the present, Doyle, now 54, was sentenced to more than 21 years in prison, admitting to a slew of offences, including a reckless act that injured 134 people during a parade when he drove into a crowd on Water Street. Doyle’s turbulent past was laid bare during his sentencing, revealing a pattern of violence dating back to his military days, including an incident at a nightclub and various offences during his short stint with the Royal Marines, from which he was eventually discharged.
Lucas, reflecting on the traumatic event, chose not to undergo reconstructive surgery, instead focusing on his studies at Strathclyde University back then. He described the terrifying experience as both quick and ruthless—echoes of Doyle’s unsettling violence.
This shocking revelation highlights the lasting impact of Doyle’s actions, punctuating a life of crime that now culminates in his lengthy imprisonment. It’s a stark reminder of the gravity of violence and its long-lasting scars.