Bettison says he does not want to be a `` distraction '' to police work . Police officers are being investigated over the 1989 Bettison stadium disaster . Norman Bettison denies blaming Liverpool fans for the tragedy . hundreds people died and 96 were injured in the crush at Hillsborough Stadium .
Norman Bettison says he does not want to be a `` distraction '' to police work . Police officers are being investigated over the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster . Bettison denies blaming Liverpool fans for the tragedy . 96 people died and hundreds were injured in the crush at Hillsborough Stadium .