Leeds - Families of victims of the Hillsborough disaster came face to face in court yesterday with the two former senior police officers they hold responsible for the tragedy.
More than 20 members of the Hillsborough Family Support Group packed Leeds magistrates court for the start of a private prosecution which they have brought against former chief superintendent Mr David Duckenfield (53), and former superintendent Mr Bernard Murray (56).
The two former officers appeared in court to hear allegations they unlawfully killed Mr John Alfred Anderson and Mr James Gary Aspinall on April 15th, 1989 and wilfully neglected to carry out a public duty on that day.
Ninety-six fans died as a result of a crush on terracing at the Leppings Lane end of the stadium.
The case was adjourned until October 13th.