**Liverpool Parade Crash Victims Identified as Court Lifts Reporting Ban**
The identities of four individuals injured during the recent Liverpool Premier League celebration have been revealed for the first time, after a court in the city decided to lift previously imposed restrictions on publicity. The decision follows a high-profile incident last week in which a vehicle was driven into large crowds gathered in the heart of Liverpool as fans marked the club’s long-awaited title victory.
The shocking event unfolded on Water Street, in close proximity to the historic Liver Building, on the evening of 26 May. Thousands of jubilant supporters had poured onto the streets, only for festivities to be abruptly interrupted when a car ploughed into onlookers, resulting in multiple casualties. In the wake of the incident, local police and emergency services rushed to the scene, with medical tents quickly established to tend to those hurt.
Now, following a judicial review, the names of the four principal adult victims have been publicly disclosed. They are Simon Nash, aged 52; Susan Passey, 77; Christine Seeckts, 66; and Ethan Gillard, 18. Each suffered injury during the collision, with details emerging in legal proceedings currently ongoing at Liverpool Crown Court.
At the centre of the case is Paul Doyle, 53, who faces a range of allegations connected to the crash. Doyle stands accused of seven separate offences, including unlawfully wounding with intent, inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm. According to prosecuting authorities, the charges reflect the serious nature of the physical injuries caused to several of the named individuals, with Ms Passey and Ms Seeckts believed to have suffered particularly severe wounds. Charges also include alleged dangerous driving between Doyle’s residence on Burghill Road to the scene of the incident.
Some legal restrictions remain in force regarding other victims, particularly minors, whose identities have not been made public to protect their welfare. These measures fall under Section 46 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, which Judge Andrew Menary KC cited when reviewing which details could now be lawfully reported. The relaxation of the reporting ban comes as part of the judicial process in the lead up to the trial, which has captured considerable attention both locally and nationally.
Paul Doyle was not required to attend Tuesday’s latest court proceedings; however, he had previously appeared before magistrates last Friday. The Recorder of Liverpool, Judge Menary, has now set a trial date for 24 November, with a further hearing to deal with Doyle’s plea scheduled for 14 August. Until that time, the defendant remains in custody.
Merseyside Police have also provided updates, revealing that the total number of known injuries linked to the crash has grown in the days since the incident. As of Monday, officers confirmed 109 people had come forward as having sustained injuries of various levels of severity, while four remained in hospital receiving ongoing medical care.
The circumstances surrounding the incident continue to be the focus of significant public concern, not least because celebratory gatherings such as Liverpool’s title parade typically bring the community together in moments of shared joy. The city—renowned for its passion for football and its sense of unity—has been left reeling by the abrupt turn of events.
The investigation continues as law enforcement seeks to piece together a comprehensive picture of what happened in Water Street, with the prospect of further revelations likely as the trial progresses. Local leaders and community figures have issued statements reaffirming their support for the injured and calling for calm as the judicial process unfolds.
Meanwhile, Liverpool Football Club and its supporters’ groups have expressed their solidarity with the victims and their families. In the aftermath, conversations about crowd safety and the measures required for large-scale celebrations are being brought once again into the spotlight, as the city looks ahead to upcoming events in its busy cultural and sporting calendar.
The case against Paul Doyle remains active, with his full plea and the outcome of subsequent legal proceedings keenly anticipated by the public and media alike. The community of Liverpool, in the spirit of resilience for which it is known, continues to rally around those affected, awaiting justice and healing after a day that was meant to be one of unbridled celebration.