Inquest opened into the death of a Wigan borough footballer

An inquest has been opened into the death of a Wigan borough footballer.
Kieran Halliwell died while hiking last monthKieran Halliwell died while hiking last month
Kieran Halliwell died while hiking last month

Kieran Halliwell died while hiking in County Mayo, Ireland, last month.

After details of the deceased were confirmed, Bolton Coroner Timothy W Brennand adjourned the hearing to a date yet to be fixed pending the completion of reports.

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Mr Halliwell, a 35-year-old who grew up in the Pennington area of Leigh, went missing while walking up Mweelrea Mountain last month.

His body was found after a two-day search.

Mr Halliwell played for multiple teams in the local area, with Atherton Town FC being his most recent side.

In a tribute to Mr Halliwell, the club described him as “one of a kind” who made an impression on everyone he met.

His former manager Mark Prince says there are plans to buy a memorial bench by which to remember him, with a charity match taking place in October.

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