IPCC to launch appeal for Hillsborough witnesses
The Independent Police Complaints Commission will today launch a fresh appeal for witnesses as part of its investigation into the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster.
96 people died at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield on 15 April 1989 during a FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest .
West Midlands Police have been the subject of sustained criticism from victims families and campaigners since the event. There are currently three on-going investigations into the event.
The IPCC are investigating allegations of a police cover-up and are looking for witnesses as part of their investigation.
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