UK Athletics and Former Sports Head Charged with Manslaughter in Paralympian’s Death
UK Athletics and its former head of sport, Keith Davies, face manslaughter charges following the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei, who died during training in London in July 2017. The Crown Prosecution Service has charged the organization with corporate manslaughter and safety violations, while Davies is charged with gross negligence manslaughter. The tragic incident occurred as Hayayei was preparing for the World Para-athletics Championships, where he had previously competed in the Paralympics and World Championships.