Hillsborough inquest: Tribute to Colin Ashcroft
Gary Ashcroft's brother Colin Ashcroft was one of 96 people who died following overcrowding at Hillsborough during the FA Cup semi-final in April 1989
Background statements are being read out in court at the start of the new inquest into the disaster.
Mr Ashcroft read a statement by their mother Janet Russell which described how his brother had overcome health problems to become "a well rounded young man", adding "he had a great future ahead of him, and is greatly missed by his family".
11 Apr 2014
- From the section UK