David Duckenfield Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
THE retrial of Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield is due to start today.
The former South Yorkshire Police superintendent, 75, denies the manslaughter by gross negligence of 95 Liverpool fans at the FA Cup semi-final on April 15 1989.
His trial at Preston Crown Court is expected to last up to seven weeks.
The prosecution case is likely to be opened later in the week.
Ninety-six men, women and children died in the crush in pens at the Leppings Lane end of the Sheffield Wednesday ground at the match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.
Under the law at the time, there can be no prosecution for the death of the 96th victim, Tony Bland, as he died more than a year and a day after his injuries were caused.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article