Hillsborough disaster: dozens of police misconduct claims upheld, families told

Complaints upheld against some former South Yorkshire and West Midlands officers but none will face proceedings

Dozens of allegations of misconduct against police officers relating to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster have been upheld by the police standards watchdog, bereaved families have been told.

However, none will face disciplinary proceedings because they have all left the police service.

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Brothers jailed for being at forefront of riot outside Rotherham hotel

Paul and Luke Sissons among those sentenced over disorder earlier this month in English towns and cities

Two brothers have each been jailed for three years after being convicted of being at the forefront of a riot outside a hotel housing more than 200 asylum seekers in Rotherham.

Sheffield crown court heard that Luke and Paul Sissons were involved in several violent incidents at the Holiday Inn Express, in Manvers, on 4 August, including confrontations with riot police and an attack on a police dog van.

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