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Key findings from the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) report into the aftermath of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, which resulted in the death of 97 people, have been revealed . The report revealed that twelve police officers were identified as having a case to answer for gross misconduct for their actions on the day and during the subsequent investigations. Despite these findings, most of the officers involved avoided facing punishment due to retirements or legal decisions.

Gross misconduct findings: Twelve police officers were identified by the IOPC as having a case to answer for gross misconduct in connection with the disaster and its aftermath. These findings included allegations related to the failure to plan properly, poor management of the crowd, and att

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