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Sheffield City Council says an overcrowding incident in Hillsborough’s Leppings Lane End was a “near miss” after an investigation by the licensing body. The incident occurred on 7 January 2023, when Newcastle United traveled to Sheffield Wednesday in an FA Cup third round tie, with away fans reporting safety issues before kick-off, with some having to rip the netting off their seats to make room. The Leppings Lane stand is where 97 Liverpool fans were unlawfully killed during the 1989 FA Cup semi-final due to a crush. Wednesday initially commissioned a review with Sheffield City Council, which…