The alleged driver of the car which plowed into crowds at Liverpool's victory parade is to appear in court charged with causing actual bodily harm and grievous bodily harm to six people.
Paul Doyle, 53, is charged with seven offences following the incident on Water Street in the city centre on Monday that left 79 people injured.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Thursday he had been charged with two counts of causing actual bodily harm with intent, two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and one count of dangerous driving.
The child has also been charged with causing bodily harm and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm.
Doyle, of West Derby, Liverpool, is due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Police confirmed that the ages of those injured in the incident ranged from nine to 78, and all 79 people were British citizens.
The Crown Prosecution Service said the charges would be “reviewed as the investigation continues”.
In a press statement on Thursday, Chief Prosecutor Sarah Hammond of the Mersey and Cheshire Crown Court Service said: “The investigation is at an early stage.
“Prosecutors and police continue to work at an accelerated pace, analysing a huge amount of evidence.
“This includes numerous videos and numerous witness statements.
“It is important to ensure that every victim receives the justice they deserve.”
At a press conference, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims of Merseyside Police added: “I fully appreciate how shocked and saddened we have all been by this incident and I know many may still have doubts and questions.
“Our detectives work tirelessly, thoroughly and professionally to find answers to all these questions.
“We will provide additional information when we have the opportunity.”
Ms Sims said seven people remained in hospital.
Police had previously said they believed the car that struck the pedestrians may have been following an ambulance crew that was treating a man suffering a heart attack after a temporary road closure was lifted.
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