The six men charged over fateful day

1 THE MAN IN CHARGE

MATCH commander for the FA Cup semi-final, former Chief Superintendent David Duckenfield is charged with manslaughter by gross negligence of 95 Liverpool fans. MAX SENTENCE: LIFE IMPRISONMENT

2 REPEATED LIES OVER ROLE

Norman Bettison, a police inspector at the time, has been charged with four offences of misconduct in public office over alleged lies about his involvement in the aftermath of the disaster and the culpability of fans. MAX SENTENCE: LIFE IMPRISONMENT

3 OVERSAW THE COVER-UP

Former Chief Superintendent Donald Denton, 79, oversaw the process of amending officers’ statements after the disaster. He is charged with two counts of perverting the course of justice. MAX SENTENCE: LIFE IMPRISONMENT

4 CHANGED STATEMENTS

Central to altering officers’ statements was former Detective Chief Inspector Alan Foster, prosecutors claim. Faces the same charges of perverting the course of justice as Denton. MAX SENTENCE: LIFE IMPRISONMENT

5 POLICE FORCE’S LAWYER

Solicitor Peter Metcalf, 67, acted for South Yorkshire Police at the Taylor Inquiry and the first inquests. Charged with perverting the course of justice over advice on alterations, deletions and amendments of officers’ statements. MAX SENTENCE: LIFE IMPRISONMENT

6 RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFETY

Sheffield Wednesday club secretary Graham Mackrell was in charge of safety. Accused of three offences under the Safety of Sports Ground Act and Health and Safety at Work Act. MAX SENTENCE: 2 YEARS’ JAIL AND FINE