Police chiefs apologise for Hillsborough failures

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The national body for police chief constables has issued an official apology for the police failures that led to the unlawful killing of 97 people in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, and for the “pain and suffering” experienced by the bereaved families for years afterwards.

Published 4 months ago · Sheffield, United Kingdom

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BBC News

Hillsborough disaster: Police to respond to Bishop's report

The 2017 report says a "burning injustice" felt by those affected by public disasters must end.

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The Guardian

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The Hindu

Police chiefs apologise for Hillsborough failures after 34 years

The 1989 FA Cup semi-final was the scene of Britain’s worst sporting disaster when 96 Liverpool fans were crushed to death in an over-crowded and fenced-in enclosure in the lower tier.

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The Independent

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Daily Mirror

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Police chief Martin Hewitt has apologised on behalf of the police service for failing to keep people safe at the FA Cup match at Hillsborough, in which 97 Liverpool fans died

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

UK police chiefs apologize to Hillsborough disaster families

Britain’s police chiefs have promised a “cultural change” as they apologized to families of the victims in the 1989 Hillsborough tragedy. The U.K.‘s worst sports disaster saw 97 people killed

4 months ago·United States

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