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Hillsborough Jury Discharged After Failing to Reach Verdict in Trial of David Duckenfield

The jury involved in the trial of Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield have been unable to reach a verdict, with the Crown Prosecution Service now confirming that a retrial will be sought.

During the FA Cup semi-final tie between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest on 15 April 1989, 96 supporters lost their lives, with fresh inquests into the disaster beginning in 2014.

After being sent out to begin their deliberations on 25 March this year following a two month trial, the six men and six women on the jury returned their conclusions on Wednesday at Preston Crown Court.