Michael Shields: Today is the first day of the rest of my life

Sep 10 2009

ECHO reporter Greg O’Keeffe reveals the emotions of a day that saw Michael Shields freed

By Greg O’Keeffe, Liverpool Echo

MICHAEL Shields was today starting his new life as a free man back in his Liverpool home. The 22-year-old Liverpool fan was trying to re-adjust to normality after a whirlwind 24 hours which saw him finally granted a royal pardon by justice secretary Jack Straw. He emerged smiling from prison in Warrington yesterday morning and was driven to face the world’s media at a press conference in the ECHO’s city centre offices. He thanked his tireless supporters and declared: "Today is the first day of the rest of my life." Story continues ADVERTISEMENT Full story at Liverpool Echo website - click here

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