Hillsborough victim never met his baby

The families of those who died in the Hillsborough disaster have been reading "pen portraits" of their loved ones during the first stage of the Hillsborough inquest.

Ninety-six Liverpool supporters, including two from Wales, died in a human crush at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough stadium on April 15, 1989 during the start of an FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest.

Today the family of Steven Brown, who was brought up in Holt in Clwyd, told the inquest jury about how he dreamt of being "the best daddy ever."

His widow, Sarah, said words could not describe to void left by his death at the age of 25.

For full coverage of the inquests, visit the ITV Granada website.

Mrs Brown told the hearing in Warrington, Cheshire: "I can honestly say that he loved me with a passion that I never knew existed - the dedication and commitment that he showed towards me left me giddy.

"When I found out that I was pregnant and that his dreams were coming true, he was over the moon and full of pride.

"For Steven to have passed away when I was six months pregnant and never got a chance to meet and greet his new little baby, there are no words to describe that void."

"Pen portrait" statements have been read out by each of the families who lost their loved ones.

The inquests are expected to last a year.