Miracle Baby Survives 15-Foot Pram Toss

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(Oldglorychronicle.com) – A six-month-old baby was flung 15 feet through the air in his pram during a rage-fueled car attack at a family celebration, yet miraculously survived—highlighting failures in public safety that no parent should endure.

Story Highlights

Paul Doyle, 51 at the time, drove his black BMW into a crowd of over 100 at Liverpool FC’s victory parade on May 29, 2022, injuring 29 people aged six months to 77.
Teddy Eveson, the youngest victim, was thrown 15 feet down The Strand; Doyle admitted attempting grievous bodily harm against him and others in December 2025.
Victims suffer life-altering PTSD, panic attacks, and suicidal thoughts, with mothers haunted by the sound of the car and visions of their children’s terror.
A hero ex-soldier and bystanders intervened to stop Doyle, showcasing community resilience amid event security lapses.
Doyle changed his plea to guilty at Liverpool Crown Court, awaiting sentencing after a two-minute rampage through families celebrating.

The Attack Unfolds at Liverpool FC Parade

On May 29, 2022, Liverpool FC held an open-top bus victory parade along The Strand near the Royal Liver Building after winning the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. Crowds exceeding 100 gathered, including families with young children. Paul Doyle, then 51 from Croxteth, Liverpool, flew into a rage and drove his black BMW into the dense crowd. Over two minutes, he mounted the central reservation, striking pedestrians indiscriminately. This transformed a joyful community event into chaos, injuring 29 from six months to 77 years old.

Teddy Eveson’s Miraculous Survival

Six-month-old Teddy Eveson became the attack’s most vulnerable symbol. Doyle’s car hit Teddy’s pram, flinging him 15 feet down the road. His mother believed he had died, later calling his survival a miracle in court statements. Doyle admitted attempting grievous bodily harm specifically against Teddy. The infant’s extreme youth underscores the horror of targeting innocents at a family-friendly parade, where prams and children filled the scene without adequate vehicle barriers.

Other families faced similar terror. A 13-year-old boy and his mother now endure flashbacks, insomnia, and constant visions of his terrified face. Victims across ages report profound psychological scars, including PTSD, panic attacks near roads, and suicidal ideation. These accounts, delivered in victim impact statements, reveal enduring trauma from what should have been a safe celebration.

Legal Accountability and Doyle’s Guilty Plea

Merseyside Police arrested Doyle post-incident, charging him with multiple counts of attempted grievous bodily harm for 29 victims. After initial denials in pre-trial hearings from 2023-2024, Doyle changed his plea to guilty in December 2025 at Liverpool Crown Court. The Crown Prosecution Service framed his sustained two-minute drive through the crowd as intentional harm, not mere accident or dangerous driving. Sentencing hearings featured raw victim testimonies, emphasizing Doyle’s rage-driven conduct.

Court details portray Doyle’s actions as deliberate aggression, distinct from accidents like the 2014 Glasgow bin lorry crash or terrorist vehicle attacks. No terrorism link emerged; prosecutors pursued ordinary criminal law. An ex-soldier in the crowd earned hero status by helping stop Doyle and aiding the injured, joined by other bystanders who prevented worse outcomes.

Lasting Impacts on Families and Public Safety

Physical injuries required immediate hospitalizations, with fractures and soft-tissue damage reported. Long-term, chronic PTSD dominates, forcing families to avoid crowds and traffic, eroding trust in public events. Parents face altered dynamics, fearing celebrations that once united communities. Economic burdens include medical costs, lost work, and heightened event insurance, as organizers reassess risks from lone-actor vehicle threats.

This incident spotlights event security gaps. Despite road closures, Doyle accessed the parade route. Experts note post-2017 UK emphasis on hostile vehicle mitigation like bollards, yet Liverpool’s setup allowed penetration. Liverpool FC and City Council face scrutiny over planning, prompting likely reviews for future parades. The case sets precedent for prosecuting non-terrorist crowd attacks as grievous bodily harm, prioritizing victim justice and deterrence. Community solidarity, via heroes like the ex-soldier, offers hope amid the pain.