Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Mr Astbury reads the statement of Paul Fitzsimons, 40, who said: "What I saw that day will never leave me. In that moment I thought it was a terrorist attack.

"I remember seeing a pram and I can’t get that out of my head, at the time I thought the baby would be dead."

Mr Astbury also reads the statement of a 16-year-old boy.

He said: "I was really frightened because I couldn’t see my nan and grandad or my aunty and uncle and I was really scared that they had been hit because I saw people laid on the ground trapped under the car."

He said he lost the chance to embark on an apprenticeship because of difficulty concentrating.

"I am not confident doing anything anymore and that scares me."

Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Mr Astbury reads the statement of Dean Townsend, 31.

"I struggle to get out of bed, and I can’t afford to heat my house due to the fact that I have been unable to work since this happened," he said.

"I rely on benefits, and I am just about managing from week to week, but this is with making significant cuts, such as my heating bill."

He adds: "It has been almost five months since this happened and I still feel lost."

Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Prosecutor Mr Astbury has been reading a statement from Manchester Arena bomb survivor Francesca Massey, 24, who was knocked down by Paul Doyle's car.

She said while she was not left with any lasting physical injuries, it had "re-opened emotional wounds from a previous traumatic experience where I was victim of the [22 May 2017] Ariana Grande terrorist attack in Manchester.

"The recent event brought back vivid memories of that night – the same overwhelming fear, the moment of stillness before chaos and the desperate rush to escape with the crowd of innocent people around me.

"This is something I felt I had overcome over the past eight years, and now I feel like I have been set back again, as it reawakened previous trauma."

Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

We've also heard a victim impact statement from a 17-year-old boy who was trapped under the wheels of the car, alongside Susan Passey.

He said he was bedbound for months after the attack.

"I was unable to bathe, shower or dress myself without my mum's help," he said.

"My mobility was severely impaired due to the injury to my left leg.

"The wound leaked blood and pus daily, requiring hospital visits every three days for cleaning and rebandaging."

He said he was undergoing therapy and had missed two exams.

"It is only now, months later, that I am beginning to regain a sense of normality and take back control of my life in a way I want to."

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The victim impact statements have now concluded - lead prosecutor Paul Greaney KC is now back on his feet and will share more details about Paul Doyle's background.

Our reporters in court have been filing details of the remaining victim impact statements - we will bring them to you as soon as possible on what is an incredibly fast-moving day at Liverpool Crown Court.

Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Following on from Susan Passey's statement, we hear the very powerful words of her 47-year-old son Ian Passey.

He was also struck by the 1.9 tonne Ford Galaxy that had been deliberately driven into the crowd by Doyle.

In his statement he said: "After being hit, I got up off the floor to realise I had lost my mum.

"After looking frantically for what felt like hours, I found her... my 77-year-old mother pinned under the car, her head in a pool of blood, face down on the road.

"Not being able to get close to her, hold her hand and reassure her, I feared the worst. I thought my mum had been killed and called my brother on the telephone to tell him just that.

"I wish I had never attended the parade or supported Liverpool.

"Nothing was worth going through what we have. Nothing."

Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

The next statement read by Mr Astbury is from 77-year-old Susan Passey, the oldest person to be injured in the late May bank holiday Monday attack.

She was trapped under the wheels of Doyle's car.

Having spent 27 nights in hospital, she worries she will never again be able to walk without a stick.

"I felt embarrassed and apologised to the nurses looking after me because I was unable to get to the toilet and had to use a commode.

"It was an extremely distressing and undignified time for me as a 77-year-old lady."

She adds: "I feel hurt my life will never be the same again, through no fault of my own.

"My son Ian witnessed the incident first-hand and saw me underneath the car, he thought I was dead, I worry a great deal about the impact that has had on him. No-one should go through that."

Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Prosecutor Mr Astbury next reads the statement of David Price.

Before the attack, the 44-year-old had narrowly survived metastatic stage 3c testicular cancer.

"I was invited to Liverpool by my close friends to celebrate this milestone and mark a fresh start," he said of the Liverpool FC Premier League title parade on 26 May in the city.

However, he added: "This trauma has taken me to a darker place than even my cancer battle did."

Mr Price added: "In the seconds before impact, I remember the terrifying realisation that I might not survive.

"I feared my children were about to lose their father, my wife would lose her husband, and my mother would lose her son. The horror of that moment is something I will never forget."

Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Mr Astbury moves on to the statement of Stefan Dettlaff, 73, on behalf of him and his wife, Hilda Dettlaff, 74.

"I thought my wife of 54 years was dead," he said.

"I was thinking I’m never getting the chance to say goodbye to my four wonderful children, I was thinking how unfair life is, what did I do to deserve this?

"Before this, I was a strong and powerful man. I was the one who the kids turned to for help, especially around the house, being the odd job man. I was the man of the house, protective of my wife and kids, the one they could turn to and know I’d be there to help.

"But now I feel a wreck, I don’t recognise the person I have become, I no longer feel strong."

He added: "I have seen my wife Hilda go from a strong, independent, caring wife and mum to a shell of a person that sometimes I don’t recognise.

"She has laid in bed of a night, tossing and turning with the nightmares she can only describe as black, and has an awareness of death surrounding her."

Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Prosecutor Philip Astbury moves on to the statement of Sam Alexander.

The 31-year-old, as well as his partner Hannah O'Neill, was knocked down by Doyle's car.

"As I saw the car coming towards me, I turned to shout to Hannah to move out of the way, I was hit as I turned, and Hannah saw all of this," he said.

"I thought Hannah was dead, there were people on the floor all over the place."

He added: "Hannah and I talk about life before the incident, and we describe time as ‘BC’ (before crash) and ‘AC’ (after crash).

"I was somebody else before it happened,and now I am completely different."

Ms O'Neill also provided a statement.

She said: "I used to feel a deep sense of pride and belonging when I looked at the Liverpool skyline. It was my favourite place. Now it fills me with fear and bad memories."

Addressing Doyle in her statement, she said: "You left me feeling degraded."

Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Mr Darke, 62, said he had now lost his income from the part-time work he used to do after he retired.

"Emotionally I am shattered. I suffer flashbacks. I am anxious, especially about driving.

"A recent bomb scare at the hospital triggered intense fear and panic. I can’t be in crowds. I panic. I feel angry, impatient and overwhelmed. Even sirens can trigger me."

Mr Darke said his son Forest was also struck by Paul Doyle's car.

"We used to bond over Liverpool FC, but now even that triggers painful memories. Our family has been fractured."

Mr Darke said his injury was "life changing" and would never fully heal.

"The physical scars are visible, but the emotional ones run deeper.

"We did not deserve this. No-one does."

Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Next we hear the victim impact statement of Robin Darke, 62, on behalf of himself and his 29-year-old son, Forest Darke.

"I lay in the street for hours – freezing, in agony and terrified," he said.

"At the hospital I was told I had an open wound on my right ankle.It was stitched and I was sent home. But the next day I knew something was seriously wrong."

He was rushed back to hospital with a serious infection.

Mr Darke said: "I was diagnosed with a flesh-eating disease. My leg was left with an open wound approximately eight inches in length and three inches wide, exposing muscle and bone.

"I endured five operations, including a skin graft. I had to have IV antibiotics for eight full days for 24 hours a day to try and fight the infection. I spent three months in a wheelchair.

"I am now permanently scarred and disfigured. The treatment is ongoing and will be for the foreseeable."

Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Mr Astbury now reads the statement of Joanne Thatcher, 47.

"The physical injuries I sustained serve as a reminder of the trauma I endured, complicating my daily life and limiting my ability to engage in activities I once enjoyed.

"This pain is not just physical, it has seeped into my emotional wellbeing, leading to feelings of depression that I never thought I would encounter."

The next statement is from the father of a 14-year-old boy who was injured when some in the crowd fell on him.

The father was also struck, causing extreme pain to his leg.

"Future memories for both my son and I, with family and friends, have been destroyed as I am now reluctant to attend events because of this incident which has caused me significant distress and trauma," he said.

Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Prosecution barrister Philip Astbury now moves on to read the victim impact statement made by the mother of an 11-year-old boy who was trapped under the wheels of Doyle's car.

Yesterday we saw footage of him being freed by emergency service personnel.

"My son is only a young child, with his whole life ahead of him," she explained.

"There are good days and bad days. On the good days we try to hold on to hope. But the bad days are heavy – filled with fear, anxiety and sadness."

She said her son has become scared of cars since the attack.

"He’s also become self-conscious about the scar on his face," she said.

"He worries what people will think when they see it. He asks me if people will laugh at the bald patch on the left side of his head.

"As a mother it breaks my heart to see him question his appearance and fear being judged or bullied.

"The nightmares are the worst. He wakes up crying, reliving the incident.

"And it’s not just him, we all do."

Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Addressing Paul Doyle directly in her victim impact statement, Mrs Farrell said: "There are hundreds of people affected by your actions. I want you to think about them all. Don’t sit in the dock and cry for yourself."

Doyle sits in the dock with his head down.

"Think about Colin missing his family. Think about the arguments you have caused. Think about my eldest daughter waiting for treatment.

"Think about my youngest daughter who had to stand in front of her class and talk about her trip to Liverpool after you drove a car at her.

"She was brave. She is brave."

Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Prosecutor Philip Astbury moves on to the victim impact statement of 55-year-old Susan Farrell, on behalf of herself and her 62-year-old husband, Colin Farrell.

In her statement, Mrs Farrell said: "What was once a joyful connection to Liverpool has become a source of anxiety and trauma.

"My husband Colin, who is from Liverpool, has not seen his family in many months because I cannot face returning."

Mrs Farrell said they had missed the funerals of two of his aunties because she cannot face returning to the city.

"My eldest daughter, once an avid Liverpool FC fan, has not watched a single match since," she explained.

"The sight of red shirts and the sounds of chants are unbearable reminders of that day."

Michaela Howard
reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Paul Doyle has often been very emotional during his court appearances.

During early evidence on the second day of his sentencing hearing, he has been sitting with his head bowed and has appeared to be crying.

Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

For clarity, the six-month-old baby mentioned in our previous three updates is not Teddy Eveson. We heard yesterday that Teddy was in his pram when he was struck by Doyle's car. While the infant was not injured, his mum was severely hurt.

Emily Wright was also at the parade with her six-month-old son and his grandmother, who was another of the more than 130 people injured in the attack.

In her victim impact statement, the grandmother says: "Every waking moment I feel haunted by the incident. I relive those horrific moments over and over and constantly hear the screams of fear.

"Those spine-chilling moments when I knew my grandson’s pram had been hit by the car."

Another statement, from 49-year-old Paula Woodruff, talks about her memories of the parade.

"Now all I feel is guilt," she says.

"Guilt over my son being present that day. Guilt over his memories being taken and overshadowed by what happened next.

"Guilt that my son could be dead, all because I took him to see his heroes."

Jonny Humphries
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Prosecution counsel Philip Astbury, continues to read Ms Wright's statement.

It contains a direct message for the attack perpetrator, Paul Doyle.

"I hope you understand the depth of the trauma I have endured and continue to live with because of your actions," she said.

Mairead Smyth
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

The second day of Paul Doyle's sentencing hearing begins with the victim impact statement from Emily Wright.

The 29-year-old suffered a crushed foot in the attack.

She said: "I have been diagnosed with PTSD and suffer persistent symptoms that affect my day-to-day functioning.

"I relive the moment of the collision repeatedly, especially the terrifying image of my pram being struck and taken by the car, with my six-month-old baby inside.

"The horror of not knowing whether he was alive or dead in that instant will haunt me forever."

She went on to talk about the lasting impact of what happened.

"Even hearing the Liverpool accent, which I associate with police calls and the location of the incident, can trigger anxiety and physical symptoms like dizziness and a racing heart.

"I do not live locally so the accent is now tied exclusively to traumatic memories."