Sir Bobby Charlton died after fall, inquest hears

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Sir Bobby is hailed as one of England's greatest footballers

Sir Bobby Charlton died after an accidental fall at a care home, an inquest into his death has heard.

The England and Manchester United legend died aged 86 in Macclesfield General Hospital on 21 October.

The inquest at Cheshire Coroner's Court heard Sir Bobby was living in The Willows in Knutsford, a nursing home caring for patients with dementia.

Senior coroner for Cheshire Jacqueline Devonish concluded his death was accidental.

The hearing was told Sir Bobby had lost his balance as he stood up from his chair, striking a window sill and "possibly a radiator".

Staff performed a full-body check at the time and noted no visible injuries, and recorded his mobility seemed unaffected.

But they later noticed swelling on his back and paramedics were called to the centre, where he had been receiving respite care since July.

He was then taken to a local hospital before being moved to Macclesfield General Hospital.