Paul Doyle, 53, was also charged with dangerous driving and five other counts alleging different variations of causing or attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, Prosecutor Sarah Hammond said.

Police have said the incident, which left a total of 79 people injured, was isolated and not an act of terrorism.

A 53-year-old British man who injured nearly 80 people when his car rammed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fan was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.