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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Conn

Hillsborough disaster: dozens of police misconduct claims upheld, families told

A huge number 97 is formed by people holding up coloured cards in the crowd at a match
A Hillsborough commemoration before a Liverpool match. Ninety-seven people were killed in the 1989 stadium disaster. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

Dozens of allegations of misconduct against police officers relating to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster have been upheld by the police standards watchdog, bereaved families have been told.

However, none will face disciplinary proceedings because they have all left the police service.

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