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 →

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 →

Pressure for public inquiry into Battle of Orgreave mounting

Pressure for public inquiry into Battle of Orgreave mounting Links between individuals involved in police investigations into the Battle of Orgreave and the Hillsborough disaster strengthen the case for a public inquiry, campaigners have said. The Hillsborough inquests revealed how solicitor … Continue reading →

South Yorkshire Police: Orgreave and Hillsborough officers linked

South Yorkshire Police: Orgreave and Hillsborough officers linked Senior officers and a solicitor who were involved in the South Yorkshire Police response to Hillsborough and the so-called Battle of Orgreave can be named for the first time. Peter Metcalf was … Continue reading →