UK Athletics Charged in Paralympian's Death

UK Athletics Limited and its former head of sport, Keith Davies, have been charged with manslaughter following the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei in 2017. Hayayei, a 36-year-old athlete from the United Arab Emirates, was killed when a metal throwing cage fell on him during a training session at Newham Leisure Centre in London. The Crown Prosecution Service has charged UK Athletics with corporate manslaughter and a health and safety at work act offence, while Davies faces charges of gross negligence manslaughter and a health and safety offence. Both parties are scheduled to appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court on January 31. The incident occurred as Hayayei was preparing for the World Para-athletics Championships in London. The CPS emphasized the necessity of a fair trial and warned against any reporting that might prejudice the proceedings.