"A major report has found that there were widespread police failings both before and after the deadly Hillsborough football stadium crush that led to the deaths of 97 Liverpool supporters in northern England in 1989. At the end of an investigation that began in 2012, the UK's police watchdog concluded on Tuesday that 12 police officers would have had cases to answer for gross misconduct over the United Kingdom's worst sporting tragedy."
"The disaster happened at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield on April 15, 1989, when 2,000 Liverpool supporters were permitted to pour into a standing-only section behind one of the goals. Almost 100 people died in the ensuing crush, as fans who had come to watch their side play Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semifinal were trapped against metal fences or trampled underfoot."
"However, no action can be taken against them because they have all retired, with the victims' families saying that justice will never be served. Not a single officer will face a disciplinary action, said Nicola Brook, the lead lawyer for the families. No one will be held to account, she added. Meanwhile, Charlotte Hennessy, who lost her father Jimmy in the crush, also complained that she and the others would never get justice."
Widespread police failings occurred before and after the Hillsborough crush that killed 97 Liverpool supporters on April 15, 1989. An investigation begun in 2012 found that 12 officers would have had cases to answer for gross misconduct. No disciplinary action can be taken because all 12 officers have retired. Victims' families said justice will never be served and condemned the lack of accountability. The disaster occurred when about 2,000 supporters were allowed into a standing-only section and nearly 100 people were trapped against fences or trampled. Early police attempts to blame drunken fans were discredited by inquests. A 2016 inquiry ruled the fans were unlawfully killed after police errors opened an exit gate before kickoff.
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