Soccer: Leeds trial - Contempt decision expected by end of next week

A decision on whether the Sunday Mirror should face contempt of court charges over the Leeds United footballers' trial should be made by the end of next week.

The Attorney General has written to the newspaper asking for its comments on the publication of the article, which led to the judge dismissing the jury.

Sunday Mirror editor Colin Myler and publisher Trinity Mirror face the possibility of an unlimited fine. Myler and other executives could be jailed.

A spokesman for Attorney Genera, Lord Williams of Mostyn QC said he expects a response from the newspaper in the next few days. He hopes to make a decision by the end of next week.

A second trial of Leeds players Lee Bowyer and Jonathan Woodgate, and two other men, will start in October.

Woodgate, Bowyer, Paul Clifford and Neale Caveney all deny causing grievous bodily harm with intent and affray in connection with an alleged attack on Sarfraz Najeib.