article_snippet: The police chief at disaster said it was 'one of the biggest regrets of my life'
article_snippet: David Duckenfield says Hillsborough was one of biggest regrets of his life .
article_snippet: Mr Duckenfield added: 'Ma'am, it is difficult to envisage in the quiet of the court room but in that moment when I made a decision of that nature it really is, I'm at a loss to describe it, other than to say it is a momentous decision and your mind is such that you don't think upon the next step.'
article_snippet: Mr Duckenfield added: 'I think it's fair to say I was overcome by the enormity of the situation and the decision I had to make. '
article_snippet: Under the circumstances, with my limited ability, I accept it was a mistake - a mistake I shouldn't have made, a mistake I regret bitterly. '
article_snippet: It was a grave mistake and I apologise profusely.'
highlights_snippet: David Duckenfield says disaster was one of biggest regrets of David Duckenfield life .