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Hillsborough disaster inquest: 96 victims were unlawfully killed

Finally, after 27 years of long wait, justice being served to the 96 Liverpool families.

A total of 96 Liverpool fans died during a crush in the tunnel at the FA Cup semifinal between Liverpool and Notthingham Forest on April 15, 1989. Initially, Liverpool fans were blamed for the horrific disaster, but the families kept on fighting for the justice.

After a lot of investigation, finally the truth has been revealed. The Jury in his verdict has ruled the 96 Liverpool fans were unlawfully killed. The fans played no role in causing disaster.