Possible retrial for Hillsborough commander

Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield could face a retrial over the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans after a jury failed to reach a verdict.

Jurors at Preston Crown Court found former Sheffield Wednesday club secretary Graham Mackrell guilty of failing to discharge a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act by a majority of 10 to two yesterday, but failed to reach a verdict on Duckenfield after 29 hours and six minutes of deliberations.

The Crown Prosecution Service will seek a retrial for the retired chief superintendent, 74.