A survivor of the Hillsborough Disaster is appealing to the man who saved his life 27 years ago to come forward.

Joe Smith spotted himself on the shoulders of the man on pictures which emerged during the recent showing of a documentary on the 96 Liverpool fans who died in the tragedy.

Joe Smith Credit: Joe Smith, Facebook

The screening followed the 'Unlawful Killing' verdicts following the fresh inquests.

He's now appealing for the public's help to find his hero.