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Government to investigate Hillsborough Wikipedia insults

The Cabinet Office has launched an investigation over claims insulting additions were made to the Hillsborough Wikipedia page from government computers.

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Urgent probe over Hillsborough Wikipedia insults

An investigation is underway after offensive remarks about the Hillsborough disaster were posted on a website from a Government office computer.

The relatives of the victims and Ministers say they're disgusted by the comments on Wikipedia.

The hugely popular website allows amendments and updates on entries from anyone who has an account.

The changes made to the Hillsborough page have been traced back to Whitehall - the Government says it's investigating.

Ralph Blunsom reports.

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