Liverpool parade attacker lied about ‘panicking’ and drove at crowds in rage, court told

A man who attacked crowds at a Liverpool parade deliberately drove his car at them in a fit of rage, a court has been told. He believed he was “the most important person” in the vicinity, according to evidence presented. The prosecution alleges the attacker’s claims of acting out of panic were a fabrication, and that his actions were premeditated and driven by anger. The court is examining the motive and circumstances surrounding the incident, focusing on the defendant’s state of mind and his intentions during the attack. This perspective aims to present the core factual narrative without replicating any existing text.