Hillsborough vigil held in Liverpool

A vigil has been taking place to remember the 96 victims of the Hillsborough tragedy, and to reflect on their families’ 27-year fight for justice.

Thousands gathered in the sunshine outside St George’s Hall in Liverpool on Wednesday for the event attended by relatives, campaigners and the city’s Mayor Joe Anderson.

Crowds chanted “for the 96, justice” before music by The Beatles was played and 96 young people laid red roses for the victims.

Mr Anderson said the tragedy – which happened when fans were crushed before Liverpool’s FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest in Sheffield on April, 15 1989 – was the biggest cover-up in history.

He added: “Yesterday, the wall of lies was finally torn down. The real truth came out yesterday.”

It was because of the “incompetence of those in charge” who “tried to lay the blame at the door of our fans” that the 96 had lost their lives, he said.

Archbishop of Liverpool, Malcolm McMahon, held prayers and …

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