Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 13 Sep 2012

1. FAMILIES SEEK HILLSBOROUGH JUSTICE

Richard Wells, a former chief constable of South Yorkshire police has said a criminal investigation into the police handling of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster is "essential". Families of the 96 victims have already indicated they will press for criminal action after yesterday’s damning report, which said police changed witness statements in an effort to blame Liverpool fans.

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