WIGAN, England (AP) — Rugby League world champion Wigan Warriors has created a “safe haven for players, staff, fans, and the wider public” at its Robin Park Arena to combat suicide, the club said Wednesday.

Wigan icon Terry Newton took his own life in 2010 and a community garden has been created at the club’s training ground to commemorate the player.

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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org . Helplines outside the U.S. can be found at http://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts .

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Wigan CEO Kris Radlinski, who was a close friend of Newton, said the town, which is around 40 kilometers

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