Athletics boss in court accused of manslaughter of shot putter

An athletics boss has appeared in court accused of manslaughter after a a shot-putter was killed when a metal throwing cage fell on his head. United Arab Emirates athlete Abdullah Hayayei, 36, died at Newham Leisure Centre in east London on 11 July 2017 while he was training for the World Paralympic Athletics Championships. UK Athletics Ltd, the national governing body for athletics, has been charged with corporate manslaughter and offences under Section 3 of the Health and Safety Act….