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“My Cousin Was Murdered Last Night, Stabbed In The Neck” – Boxing Champion, Tyson Fury Calls For End To Knife Crime
Tyson Fury, has called on the attention of British government to do more to tackle knife crime as he revealed that his cousin has been stabbed to death.
WBC Boxing heavyweight champion, took to his Instagram on Sunday, August 21, to announced that his cousin Rico Burton was murdered Saturday night.
He said: “My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck.
“This is becoming ridiculous – idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.”
He went on to demand the government “bring back higher sentencing for knife crime”.
He added: “It’s a pandemic.
“You don’t know how hard it is until it’s one of your own.”Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick. Enjoy every moment.
“RIP Rico Burton – may the lord God grant you a good place in heaven, see you soon.”
It is believed Mr Burton was involved in a fight outside a bar in Altrincham that saw two people stabbed, the Manchester Evening news reports.
Police say the incident took place just after 3am this morning in Goose Green, Altrincham.