New Hillsborough inquests sought

Families of 96 Liverpool fans killed in the Hillsborough disaster met for the first time yesterday since an independent panel revealed a shocking cover-up which aimed to shift the blame for the tragedy from the police on to the victims.

Speaking at Anfield, Margaret Aspinall, chair of the Hillsborough Families Support Group, said she was sure every one would want to get the inquest verdicts overturned as soon as possible.

Group president Trevor Hicks said if criminal prosecutions arise, “one of the difficulties” would be that they could further delay the start of new inquests.