Family disappointed by inquest ruling

Mark Townsend's brother said the inquest had been an "emotional two weeks"The family of a football fan who died after a cardiac arrest at a match have said they had hoped for stronger recommendations following an inquest into his death.

West Bromwich Albion supporter Mark Townsend, 57, collapsed during a match against Sheffield Wednesday in September 2024.

The coroner concluded he died of natural causes, but said a prevention of future deaths report would be issued as stewards struggled to locate a radio to call paramedics, causing "unnecessary" delays.

Mr Townsend's brother said he believed "the tightness of the stand" at Hillsborough and "how hard it was to extricate Mark" had not been taken…