THE POLICE commander on the day of the Hillsborough disaster will stand trial for the manslaughter by gross negligence of 95 Liverpool fans, a judge ruled today.

South Yorkshire Police chief superintendent David Duckenfield was in charge when dozens were killed on April 15 1989 during the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, which was played at Sheffield Wednesday’s ground.

Four other individuals charged with matters related to the disaster and its aftermath will also face trial following abuse of process arguments, which were heard earlier this month.