Summary
An investigation found that police may have followed and monitored relatives of Hillsborough disaster victims. The report revealed that South Yorkshire Police did not handle the situation properly and instead blamed supporters. Some police officers involved would have faced misconduct charges if they were still in service.
Key Facts
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigated police conduct related to the Hillsborough disaster.
- 97 people died in the stadium crush at Hillsborough on April 15, 1989.
- The investigation examined 27 complaints from 25 people about police surveillance.
- Twelve officers from South Yorkshire Police could have faced misconduct charges.
- The report found South Yorkshire Police failed to plan properly for the event.
- Complaints included alleged phone monitoring and being followed by police.
- One complaint was upheld, confirming that police followed a victim's family member.
- West Midlands Police was also criticized for its intimidating behavior during investigations.
