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Hillsborough inquest: jury finds unlawful killing verdict.

The jury at the new inquests into the Hillsborough disaster has returned its verdicts, finding that the victims were unlawfully killed. 96 people were killed, including two from Wales, as a result of the disaster on 15 April, 1989.

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Hillsborough tribute at Swansea's Liberty Stadium

Football fans at Swansea's game with Liverpool have paid tribute to the "justice for the 96" campaign, ahead of today's match between the two sides.

Barry Devonside's son Christopher died at Hillsborough. Credit: PA

On Tuesday, an inquest concluded that the 96 Liverpool fans who were killed as a result of a crush at the Hillsborough football ground in April 1989, including two from Wales, died unlawfully.

It marked the end of a 27 year campaign from families of the victims to seek justice, as it was determined that the behaviour of the Liverpool fans on that day was not to blame.

Liverpool captain Martin Skrtel hands Barry Devonside the wreath. Credit: PA

Both sets of fans joined in a minutes applause, with team captains Martin Skrtel and Ashley Williams presenting a floral tribute to Barry Devonside, a man who lost his son Christopher in the disaster.

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