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Kenny Dalglish to give evidence at Hillsborough inquest

Former Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish, who was at the helm on the day of the Hillsborough tragedy, is due to give evidence in the inquest into the disaster today.

The ex-player will take to the witness box in the final afternoon session before the Christmas adjournment.

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Kenny Dalglish to give evidence at Hillsborough inquest

Former Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish, who was at the helm on the day of the Hillsborough tragedy, is due to give evidence in the inquest into the disaster today.

The ex-player will take to the witness box in the final afternoon session before the Christmas adjournment.

Kenny Dalglish was Liverpool FC's manager on the day of the Hillsborough tragedy Credit: PA

Upon the request of South Yorkshire Police, Mr Dalglish broadcast a message to football fans asking for calm as events unfolded more than 25 years ago.

A total of 96 Liverpool fans were killed at the FA Cup semi-final match against Nottingham Forest, held at Sheffield Wednesday's stadium in April 1989.

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