Victim impact statements read at sentencing hearing of Paul Doyle, who pleaded guilty to 31 offences

As a reminder, on Monday, prosecutors said in the space of two minutes, Doyle’s Ford Galaxy – which weighed nearly two tonnes – collided with “well over 100 people” and he was “prepared to cause those in the crowd, even children, serious harm if necessary to achieve his aim of getting through”.

Doyle admitted to dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent last month.

• Liverpool great understood to be recovering well

• Club thank hospital for giving ‘the best care possible’

Ian Rush has been released from hospital having spent two days in intensive care last week with flu.

The former Liverpool and Wales striker was admitted to the Countess of Chester hospital with breathing difficulties and taken into intensive care. He responded to treatment and was able to go home on Monday, and is understood to be recovering well.