Retired police chief to face trial over HiIlsborough disaster

A retired police chief is to stand trial over the Hillsborough disaster, it has been announced today. Former Chief Superintendent David Duckenfield, who was in charge of policing an FA Cup semi-final at Hillsborough football stadium when fans were crushed … Continue reading →

Funding for Hillsborough match commander to fight possible prosecution

Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield is to get funding to fight possible prosecution on charges of gross negligence manslaughter. News of the development came on Monday at a hearing at Preston Crown Court, sitting at the Royal Courts of Justice … Continue reading →

Hillsborough disaster: David Duckenfield’s bid for legal costs snubbed

South Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has refused to pay the legal costs of David Duckenfield who faces charges over the Hillsborough disaster. Former Ch Supt Duckenfield, who was the police match commander on the day, is facing charges … Continue reading →

Ex-South Yorkshire Police officers apply for Hillsborough funding

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Three ex-police officers charged over the Hillsborough disaster have applied for public funds for their legal fees. They include former Ch Supt David Duckenfield who faces 95 charges of manslaughter by gross negligence following the 1989 disaster. Former Ch Supt … Continue reading →

Manslaughter and misconduct charges for Hillsborough disaster police chiefs

SIX people are to face criminal charges over the Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath — including former Chief Supt David Duckenfield, who faces 95 charges of manslaughter by gross negligence. Mr Duckenfield was match commander at the FA Cup semi-final … Continue reading →

Retiring police ‘no longer let off hook’

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Retiring police ‘no longer let off hook’ Police officers will no longer be able to escape pending disciplinary proceedings by resigning or retiring when a loophole is closed that has allowed scores of officers to avoid investigation. Ministers had already … Continue reading →