UK Police Unit Accused of Hillsborough Link

English football's leading fans' group has condemned the UK Football Policing Unit for 'bringing Hillsborough into the debate' around drinking in sight of the pitch. A spokesperson stated, 'The disaster was not caused by alcohol,' distancing the tragedy from current discussions about alcohol policies in stadiums. mchezo.co.za

The controversy emerges as debate resurfaces about changing laws to allow fans to drink at their seats, following comments from Prime Minister Andy Burnham who called the current rules 'outdated and discriminatory' and suggested they should be scrapped.