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South Yorkshire Police: Orgreave and Hillsborough officers linked South Yorkshire Police: Orgreave and Hillsborough officers linked
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Senior officers and a solicitor who were involved in the South Yorkshire Police response to Hillsborough and the so-called Battle of Orgreave can be named for the first time.Senior officers and a solicitor who were involved in the South Yorkshire Police response to Hillsborough and the so-called Battle of Orgreave can be named for the first time.
Peter Metcalf was involved in defending the force against unlawful arrest claims after the 1984 Orgreave clash.Peter Metcalf was involved in defending the force against unlawful arrest claims after the 1984 Orgreave clash.
He also played a key role in reviewing statements after Hillsborough.He also played a key role in reviewing statements after Hillsborough.
Deputy Chief Constable Peter Hayes and Assistant Chief Constable Walter Jackson were involved in both cases.Deputy Chief Constable Peter Hayes and Assistant Chief Constable Walter Jackson were involved in both cases.
The officers, who were involved in a review of the evidence after Orgreave and the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster, have both denied any wrongdoing.The officers, who were involved in a review of the evidence after Orgreave and the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster, have both denied any wrongdoing.
Mr Metcalf did not wish to comment on Orgreave when approached by the BBC.Mr Metcalf did not wish to comment on Orgreave when approached by the BBC.
What was the 'Battle of Orgreave'?What was the 'Battle of Orgreave'?
About 10,000 strikers and 5,000 police officers clashed at Orgreave coking plant in June 1984.About 10,000 strikers and 5,000 police officers clashed at Orgreave coking plant in June 1984.
Mr Jackson was given the job of reviewing the way the police evidence had been gathered about Orgreave. Mr Hayes ordered a review of the way evidence had been gathered about Orgreave and was later involved in co-ordinating the force's evidence after the disaster at the Sheffield stadium.
He was at Hillsborough to watch the FA Cup semi-final after signing off the policing plan. Mr Jackson was given the job of reviewing the Orgreave evidence and was at Hillsborough to watch the FA Cup semi-final after signing off the policing plan.
Mr Hayes ordered a review of the way evidence had been gathered and was later involved in co-ordinating the force's evidence after the disaster. Mr Metcalf wrote a note saying he had been told some of the police statements did not match the video evidence at Orgreave.
Last year, the Independent Police Complaints Commission said it had identified possible cases of attempting to pervert the course of justice in relation to Orgreave. Senior officers had said they were reluctant to provide anything that might undermine the case, he added.
Last year, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said it had identified possible cases of attempting to pervert the course of justice in relation to Orgreave.
However, the police watchdog decided an investigation was not in the public interest.However, the police watchdog decided an investigation was not in the public interest.
Former miners' union president Arthur Scargill has called for an inquiry into the Battle of Orgreave disorder.Former miners' union president Arthur Scargill has called for an inquiry into the Battle of Orgreave disorder.
More than 120 officers and pickets were injured and 93 people were arrested following clashes at the coking plant.More than 120 officers and pickets were injured and 93 people were arrested following clashes at the coking plant.