Hundreds to sleep on Liverpool's Anfield Kop for homeless charity

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Hundreds of people will sleep on The Kop at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium later to raise awareness of homelessness, addiction and mental health issues on Merseyside.

Now in its fourth year, Kip on The Kop is an annual charity event which also raises money for the club's LFC Foundation.

Football fans will be joined by former Liverpool FC stars and local celebrities including comedian John Bishop and actress Sue Johnston as they sleep overnight at the stadium.