The number of people injured in during Liverpool FC’s Premier League celebrations has risen to 109.

On Monday, May 26, at 6 pm, the police were alerted to an incident involving a grey Ford Galaxy that was striking pedestrians on Water Street near the parade path of the Reds’ team bus in the city center.

Paul Doyle, 53, of West Derby in Liverpool, has been charged with a multitude of offences in connection with the incident and remains in custody.

Four people remain in hospital as of today, Merseyside Police said this afternoon.

Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses as they investigate the full circumstances of the Water Street horror.

They have received more than 500 submissions to the public information portal set up in the wake of the incident.

According to Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson, the investigation into the matter is intricate and continuously developing, with authorities still in the process of evaluating the reports of injuries and actively pursuing leads.

‘I would continue to appeal for anyone who has information and is yet to come forward to please get in touch as a matter of urgency.’

The scene of devastation after a car drove into Liverpool fans during Premier League celebrations last week

Paul Doyle, 53, has been charged with a multitude of offences in connection with the incident

A court sketch of Doyle as he appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court last week. He is yet to enter a plea to the charges against him

Last week, Doyle was brought before the court on charges that include one count of dangerous driving, as well as two counts each of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, wounding with intent to cause GBH, and attempting to cause GBH with intent.

The court heard the charges relate to six alleged victims, including four adults – two men and two women – and two children aged 17 and 11. The maximum sentence he could face is life imprisonment. He did not indicate a plea on Friday.

Prosecutors allege that he used his car ‘deliberately as a weapon’ to injure those he allegedly struck with his car. 

DSI Wilson added: ‘As a person has now been charged in connection with this incident, I would like to remind people not to speculate or share information or footage which could in any way jeopardise the case.

‘We understand that emotions are still running high, and people are seeking answers, but it is vital that we allow the matter to go through the judicial process.’

Specialist officers are continuing to support the injured and their families – with forces across the country including Greater Manchester, Cumbria, Lancashire, North Wales and Cheshire offering up resources given the scale of the incident. 

During last week’s hearing at Liverpool Magistrates Court, Doyle shook his head as the seven charges were read out.

Judge Healey said the investigation was in the ‘very early stages,’ adding: ‘There is a real prospect of further charges and extensive inquiries need to be concluded. 

‘I am satisfied this is a truly exceptional case. It shocked and outraged the people of Liverpool and beyond.’

Distressing footage captured the moment that the people carrier struck fans gathering for the parade on May 26

The driver was swiftly detained by police after the car eventually came to a halt on Monday

Fans being led away from the scene of the Water Street incident on Monday May 26

Liverpool fans had been celebrating their team’s Premier League title just minutes before the incident

Appearing at Liverpool Crown Court later the same day, Doyle was remanded into custody ahead of a trial fixed for November 24, expected to take three to four weeks.

The court heard Doyle will be expected to enter a plea on August 14.

Around 50 people were taken to hospital following the incident on Monday evening, the youngest aged nine and the eldest aged 78.

Distressing footage posted online shows supporters banging on the car’s windows before it accelerated and hit fans at speed, causing several to be catapulted off the bonnet and leaving four trapped under its wheels.

Detectives quickly ruled out terrorism as a motive and went public with some details of the suspect to head of misinformation swirling on social media within hours of the incident.

The charges levelled against Doyle, a former Royal Marine, shocked his neighbours.

One said: ‘I just can’t believe it. They are like part of the family, we have known them for years, their boys grew up with our children, I’m stunned, I really am.’