Correction Issued on IOPC Hillsborough Report Details
A news article published on December 2 regarding the Independent Office for Police Conduct's (IOPC) report into the Hillsborough disaster has been subject to a clarification. The original piece inaccurately represented findings related to former police officer Norman Bettison's statements.
Inaccuracies in the Initial Reporting
The article had suggested that the IOPC report concluded Norman Bettison falsely claimed supporters forced open Gate C at the Hillsborough stadium. Additionally, it stated he asserted the police handled the disaster well. However, the IOPC's actual findings present a different account.
Correct Findings from the IOPC Report
In reality, the report determined that Bettison claimed supporters forced open an unspecified gate, not specifically Gate C. Furthermore, his comments regarding police performance were comparative; he noted how well the police managed a similar crush incident in 1988, in contrast to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
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