Families of fans to sue police over Hillsborough ‘cover-up’

Lawyers acting for the families of the Hillsborough disaster victims are to press ahead with legal action against South Yorkshire Police and West Midlands Police over the “widespread police cover-up” which had attempted to blame fans.

Saunders Law, a London-based legal firm, confirmed that hundreds from the Hillsborough Families Support Group are to pursue legal action for damages against the two forces after blame tried to be shifted on to the Liverpool fans.

The law firm, which is co-ordinating the action, said that families believe “justice will only be established through accountability”.