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| Hillsborough inquests: Fans unlawfully killed, jury concludes | |
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| Ninety-six football fans who died as a result of a crush in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster were unlawfully killed, the inquests have concluded. | |
| The jury decided the match commander Ch Supt David Duckenfield's actions amounted to "gross negligence" due to a breach of his duty of care to fans. | |
| Police errors also added to a dangerous situation at the FA Cup semi-final. | |
| The behaviour of Liverpool fans did not contribute to the danger unfolding at the turnstiles. | |
| Live reporting from the Hillsborough Inquests | Live reporting from the Hillsborough Inquests |
| When the conclusion of the unlawful killing was revealed, families were seen hugging each other in the public gallery and some punched the air. | |
| The jury also concluded | |
| Public gallery applauded the jury as they left court, with some standing up to clap them out. | |
| Leading campaigners Margaret Aspinall and Trevor Hicks were seen hugging each other in tears. | |
| A statement on behalf of the families said the jury's conclusions "completely vindicate" the long fight for justice. | |
| It added it has brought "significant progress on the journey... and sense of closure to the bereaved." |