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 →

Three trials planned in Hillsborough disaster prosecutions

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THREE separate trials could be held for those charged in relation to the Hillsborough disaster. The Crown Prosecution Service today outlined details of the ongoing prosecutions of six men following the events of April 15, 1989, which led to the … Continue reading →

South Yorkshire Police were under investigation for corporate manslaughter for Hillsborough disaster

South Yorkshire Police was under investigation for corporate manslaughter in relation to the Hillsborough disaster, but for charges to be brought it would have to be proven now-deceased chief constable Peter Wright was personally grossly negligent, it has been revealed. … 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 →

Hillsborough families to learn today if police will be charged

Hillsborough families to learn today if police will be charged Prosecutors will reveal today whether there are to be criminal charges after an investigation into the deaths of 96 Liverpool fans in the Hillsborough disaster. David Duckenfield, the police commander … Continue reading →

Police officers could face criminal charges over Hillsborough disaster

With officers expected to learn their fate in days, it is revealed that they came under suspicion from their own force Police officers who smeared the victims of the Hillsborough disaster could be liable to criminal charges, according to an … Continue reading →

Neil Wilby – A cuckoo in the nest?

Another brilliant piece from Neil Wilby. Scroll down for the Crompton material it will make you wince. A cuckoo in the nest? For the second time in just over a month, two days spent in the austere halls of Royal … Continue reading →

Retired South Yorkshire Police officer under investigation over allegation linked to Hillsborough disaster

A retired South Yorkshire Police officer is under investigation over an allegation linked to the Hillsborough disaster, it has emerged. The former officer, who has not yet been named, is the subject of a police probe being carried out by … Continue reading →