A JURY has been sworn in for the trial of Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield.
Seven men and seven women were selected from a panel of 29 at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday to serve as a jury of 12, with two extra people who will sit through the case opening.
Former South Yorkshire Police chief superintendent Duckenfield, 74, of Bournemouth, denies the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final.
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.
Twelve of those who lost their lives came from Wirral and Ellesmere Port.
Duckenfield appears in court alongside former Sheffield Wednesday club secretary Graham Mackrell, 69, of Stocking Pelham, Hertfordshire, who is charged with contravening a term or condition of the stadium's safety certificate and failing to discharge a duty under the Health and Safety Act.
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