Five in court over Hillsborough Disaster charges

FIVE men charged in relation to the Hillsborough disaster are making their first Crown Court appearance today — 28 years after 96 fans died in the tragedy in Sheffield. Graham Mackrell, secretary of Sheffield Wednesday at the time, ex-police solicitor … Continue reading →

Three ex-police officers due in court over Hillsborough disaster

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FIVE men charged over the Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath are due to appear in court for the first time today. Former South Yorkshire Police officers Sir Norman Bettison, Donald Denton and Alan Foster are due at Warrington Magistrates’ Court … 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 →