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Hillsborough Disaster

Fans blamed in Hillsborough files

Former PM Margaret Thatcher was told a senior Merseyside police officer blamed "Drunken Liverpool fans" for causing the Hillsborough disaster, confidential government documents reveal. Ref. Source 2

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Cameron apology over Hillsborough

Prime Minister David Cameron says he is "Profoundly sorry" for the "Double injustice" suffered by the families affected by the Hillsborough disaster. Ref. BBC

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Hillsborough crime probes launched

The police watchdog and director of public prosecutions are to launch investigations into possible crimes committed by police in relation to the Hillsborough disaster. Ref. BBC

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West Yorkshire chief constable quits

Sir Norman Bettison, chief constable of West Yorkshire police, has resigned after facing criticism over the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. Ref. BBC

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Hillsborough inquests quashed

High Court quashes accidental death inquest verdicts on 96 Liverpool football fans who died at Hillsborough. Ref. BBC

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Hillsborough victims 'unlawfully killed'

Victims of Hillsborough stadium disaster. In which 96 Liverpool fans died, were unlawfully killed, jury says Ref. BBC.