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IOPC 'pursued individual blame' says PSA as Hillsborough trial collapses

The Police Superintendents Association has called on the government to review the role of the IOPC and its "culture of blame" after a judge ruled there was no case to answer in the Hillsborough trial.

(left to right) retired police officers Donald Denton and Alan Foster and solicitor Peter Metcalf, who acted for South Yorkshire Police following the Hillsborough disaster

(left to right) retired police officers Donald Denton and Alan Foster and solicitor Peter Metcalf, who acted for South Yorkshire Police following the Hillsborough disaster

Date - 26th May 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas
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The trial of two retired South Yorkshire Police officers and a solicitor accused of perverting the course of justice following the Hillsborough disaster has collapsed after the judge ruled there was no case to answer. Former chief superintendent...
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