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Two cops accused of mishandling Hillsborough disaster by failing to properly investigate will not face charges

The CPS said there was 'some cause for concern' over the actions of the former members of the West Midlands force

TWO cops accused of failing to properly investigate the Hillsborough disaster aftermath will not face charges, it has emerged.

The Crown Prosecution Service said there was “some cause for concern” over the actions of the former members of the West Midlands force.

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A Liverpool fan holds his head in his hands at Hillsborough football stadium on the day 96 people were killed in a crush at an FA Cup semi finalCredit: PA:Press Association

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But it added evidence was lacking that this was deliberate — and “insufficient to reach the high threshold required to prove a criminal offence”.

Six men will face charges over the crush which killed 96 Liverpool fans in Sheffield Wednesday’s ground as the FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest began on April 15, 1989.

They include match commander David Duckenfield.

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