Hillsborough families vindicated by inquest's unlawful killing ruling

Relatives of victims in Britain's worst sporting disaster are demanding the sacking of senior police officers after an inquest blamed police for the unlawful killing of Liverpool fans. Image: A giant banner is unveiled at St George's Hall in Liverpool after the inquest ruling (AAP)

A giant banner is unveiled at St George's Hall in Liverpool after the inquest ruling Source: AAP

The jury's verdict, almost three decades since 96 spectators were crushed to death in a crowd surge at the Hillsborough stadium in northern England, could also lead to criminal prosecutions.