UK Athletics and former sports boss plead not guilty to manslaughter over death of athlete Abdullah Hayayei
- UK Athletics and Keith Davies have pleaded not guilty to manslaughter related to the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei in 2017, as reported at the Old Bailey.
- Abdullah Hayayei, a 36-year-old Paralympian from the United Arab Emirates, died after being hit by a metal pole at Newham Leisure Centre while training in London for the World Para Athletics Championships.
- A trial is set for October 12, 2026, and a case management hearing is scheduled for December 12, 2025, at the Old Bailey.
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Abdullah Hayayei: UK Athletics, man plead not guilty over death of Paralympian killed during training session
UK Athletics and a 77-year-old man have pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges over the death of a Paralympian, who was killed during a training session in 2017 when he was struck on the head by a falling metal pole.
UK Athletics and former sports boss plead not guilty to manslaughter over death of athlete Abdullah Hayayei
Abdullah Hayayei was hit on the head by a metal pole while he was training at Newham Leisure Centre, east of London, on 11 July 2017. The Crown Prosecution Service authorised charges in January this year.
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Read Full ArticleUK Athletics pleads not guilty to manslaughter charges over death of Paralympic athlete
The 36-year-old thrower Abdullah Hayayei, who represented the United Arab Emirates, was injured at Newham Leisure Centre in east London on July 11, 2017, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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