THE sister of a Worcestershire man who was killed in the Hillsborough disaster has spoken of her “mixed emotions” after six people were charged with criminal offences relating to his death, and that of 95 others.

Andrew Mark Brookes, from Bromsgrove, was one of 96 fans who died at the stadium during Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest on April 15, 1989.

In a landmark decision from the Crown Prosecution Service at Parr Hall in Warrington today (Wednesday, June 28), six people will now face prosecution.

Families broke into applause as they were told match commander David Duckenfield and five others are to face criminal charges nearly 30 years on from the death of their loves ones.

Andrew's sister Louise, who has campaigned for justice for her brother and was in Warrington for the verdict, admitted she felt “angry” it has taken so long for the charges to be brought forward.

She said: “I have mixed emotions. It should not have taken 28 years to get to this. We should have had this 28 years ago.

“It has been disappointing for it to take 28 years to get people into the court. I am very angry it has taken that long as it has consumed my life as it has for other families involved.

“You just want to move on with your life and you cannot unfortunately while you have this over your head.

“I do not have any family left any more so it is just me who is fighting for Andrew. I am just sad that my mom and my dad have not lived to hear this.

“We have still got a fair way to go on our journey. It is not going to be sorted out in a few months. I think we are looking at another two or three years of this.”

Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield and former chief constable Sir Norman Bettison are among those who have today been charged.

Sue Hemming, head of the special crime and counter-terrorism division, said Duckenfield has been charged with the manslaughter by gross negligence of 95 of the 96 people who died.

Bettison is accused of four counts of misconduct in public office.

Former South Yorkshire Police officers Donald Denton and Alan Foster, as well as force solicitor Peter Metcalf, are charged with doing acts with intent to pervert the course of justice.

Former Sheffield Wednesday secretary Graham Mackrell is charged with three offences relating to health and safety and safety at sports grounds.

Ms Hemming said a further file from the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) on the conduct of West Midlands Police still needs "additional investigative work".

All the defendants, except Duckenfield, will appear at Warrington Magistrates' Court on August 8.