96 Hillsborough fans unlawfully killed, inquests conclude
The jury had to answer 14 questions about the cause of the 1989 disaster
Jurors answered "yes" when asked whether any police error caused or contributed to a dangerous situation
The behaviour of Liverpool fans did not contribute to the dangerous situation at the turnstiles
South Yorkshire Police Chief Constable David Crompton apologises "unreservedly" to the families and says his force accepts jury's conclusion
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), Operation Resolve and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) have issued statements following today's conclusions.
Ninety-six football fans who died as a result of a crush in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster were unlawfully killed, the inquests have concluded.
Image source, ReutersThe 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.
Image source, Getty ImagesMargaret Aspinall, whose son James died in the 1989 disaster, makes a statement following the conclusion of the inquest at the coroner"s court in Warrington.
Families and relatives sing "You'll Never Walk Alone" outside the court.
The song has long been associated with Liverpool Football Club and has also come to symbolise the families' campaign for fresh inquests.
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Former Liverpool manager Roy Evans, who was there at the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, has tweeted support for the families.
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There are emotional scenes outside court in Warrington.
Lawyers have been stopping and congratulating the families on their campaign.
Image source, gettyThe reaction of people in Liverpool to Hillsborough conclusions
Families outside the court say they can't take in the enormity of it all, as they hug, cry and sing together.
Image source, Getty ImagesA statement from the Crown Prosecution Service says: "Following the inquests' determinations the CPS team will continue to work closely with Operation Resolve and the IPCC as in due course the CPS will formally consider whether any criminal charges should be brought against any individual or corporate body based upon all the available evidence, in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors."
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A relative reacts after the jury delivered its conclusions at the new inquests into the Hillsborough disaster in Warrington.
Image source, ReutersConclusions are reached on all 96 deaths at the Hillsborough inquest.
Image source, Getty ImagesA spontaneous rendition of Liverpool's anthem You'll Never Walk Alone rings out from the steps of the court as the families greet the jury's conclusions.
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Ninety-six football fans who died as a result of a crush in the Hillsborough disaster were unlawfully killed, the inquests have concluded.
Image source, Hillsborough inquestsPolice failures led to the deaths in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
Jurors answered yes to the question about whether any police error caused or contributed to a dangerous situation at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final.
The behaviour of Liverpool fans did not contribute to the dangerous situation at the turnstiles.
Families and friends of the victims embrace outside court as the session takes a break.
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Phil McCann
St George's Hall, Liverpool
I'm outside St George's Hall in Liverpool city centre - many of you will know it because it is the first thing you see when you emerge from the city's main Lime Street railway station.
There are loud cheers and clapping from people who have stopped and gathered to watch the conclusions on a big screen.
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