Tyson Fury reveals cousin, 31, was ‘murdered’ after being stabbed in neck ‘in fight outside bar’
A heartbroken Tyson Fury has called for tougher sentences to fight knife crime as he reveals his cousin was killed after being stabbed in a fight outside a bar.
The boxing legend said family member Rico Burton died last night after being ‘stabbed in the neck’.
In a post on Instagram this morning, the two-time heavyweight champion called on the Government to deal with the knife ‘pandemic’ and paid tribute to his cousin.
He wrote: ‘My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck, this is becoming ridiculous idiots carry knives.
‘This needs to stop. ASAP, UK government needs to bring higher sentencing for knife crime, it’s a pandemic and you don’t know how bad it is until its one of your own!
Tyson Fury (pictured) has revealed his cousin Rico Burton has died after being stabbed in the neck
The two-time heavyweight champion (pictured) called for tougher punishments for people convicted of knife crimes
The 34-year-old revealed the tragic news in a post on Instagram earlier this morning
‘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 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.
Greater Manchester Police says two men were rushed to hospital with serious and life-changing injuries.
Police were called after a fight outside a bar in Goose Green, Altrincham, in the early hours of this morning
Greater Manchester Police says one man has died and another has been seriously injured after being stabbed
Police say they have arrested one person in relation to the incident, which took place just before 3am
The force said: ‘A 31-year-old male has sadly passed away a short time later in hospital. A 17-year-old male also remains in hospital with serious injuries.
‘A 21-year-old male was arrested at the scene on suspicion of section 18 assault and remains in custody.
‘A murder investigation has been launched and would like to appeal to members of the public who have any further information regarding this incident.’
It added that anyone with information, CCTV, photos or videos can should get in touch.
Fury’s post has triggered an outpouring of grief, with well wishers sending their condolences.
One person wrote: ‘Tyson so sorry to hear of this tragic loss of life. All my thoughts and prayers go out his complete family circle at this horrendous time. May the lad be at peace and rest easy. R.I.P Rico.’
Another wrote: ‘So sorry for your loss Tyson. Thinking of you and your family.’
Someone else added: ‘Sorry to hear that Tyson. 100% agree with you that only cowards carry.’
News of Mr Burton’s death prompted an outpouring of well wishes and support on social media for the boxing legend
The tragic development came hours after Fury shared his thoughts on last night’s world heavyweight boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk.
Speaking after the fight, which saw Usyk defend his unified WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles in a second bout against the Brit, Fury bragged he could beat both men.
Posting on Instagram, the 34-year-old said: ‘To be honest with you lads, both of them were s***e.
The tragic development came hours after Fury posted an Instagram story giving his thoughts on last night’s world heavyweight title bout between Anthony Joshue and Oleksandr Usyk
‘It was one of the worst heavyweight title fights I’ve ever seen. It was bulls**t.
‘I would annihilate both of them on the same night. F*****g s***e.
‘Get your f*****g cheque book out, because the Gypsy King is here to stay forever.’
Fury, who is known as the Gypsy King, is currently on holiday in Menorca with his family.
Last night he posted videos on Instagram showing him and his family partying into the night before the tragic news came through.
