A 27-year-old man has been charged following a car crash in Merseyside that resulted in the deaths of four individuals. James Diggle appeared in court yesterday facing four counts of aiding and abetting death by dangerous driving.

The incident occurred in the early hours of July 24 in Huyton, Merseyside, when a Seat Cupra Formentor collided with a lamp-post. Four men—Jack Diggle, 23; Benjamin Dooley, 23; Andrew Roberts, 24; and Craig Shackleton-Brady, 26—were pronounced dead at the scene.

James Diggle, who is from Liverpool, did not enter a plea during the hearing at the city’s magistrates’ court. He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at the crown court on September 7.

Police have urged the public to avoid commenting or speculating about the circumstances surrounding the case on social media or public forums. Investigations remain ongoing.