David Duckenfield to go on trial for Hillsborough charges

Former South Yorkshire Police (SYP) chief superintendent David Duckenfield will face trial for the manslaughter by gross negligence of 95 football fans at Hillsborough following a ruling by a judge. The judge at Preston Crown Court on Friday lifted a stay on Duckenfield’s prosecution, which was imposed 18 years ago, and granted a voluntary bill of indictment […]