(BBC) An author who claims that the Manchester Arena bombing was staged and did not kill anyone has been denied a second chance to challenge a ruling that his theory is “absurd and fantastical.”
Richard Hall is being sued by bombing survivors Martin and Eve Hibbert for harassment, misuse of private information and data protection at the High Court.
Barrister Paul Oakley, for Mr Hall, told a hearing at the High Court in London: “I’m not saying my client is going to prove he is correct at trial, I am saying he is entitled to a fair trial.”
However, Mr Justice Julian Knowles dismissed Mr Hall’s renewed bid to bring an appeal and said his full reasons would be provided in writing.
