Hillsborough inquest: Survivor Stephanie Conning 'felt blamed'

A Hillsborough survivor whose brother died with his girlfriend said being blamed for their deaths was "almost as bad" as the bereavement.

Stephanie Conning was giving evidence about the deaths of her 25-year-old brother Rick Jones, and Tracey Cox, 23.

The inquests jury heard the three got into the ground on 15 April 1989 when an exit gate opened on police orders.

Mrs Conning said she believed fans have been blamed for causing the terrace crush in which 96 were fatally injured.

Judith Moritz reports.

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