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Paul Britton & James Holt

Victim in Altrincham murder investigation named as Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton

The victim stabbed to death in Altrincham was Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton, the Manchester Evening News understands. Officers and paramedics scrambled to the scene, on Goose Green in the early hours of Sunday morning (August 21).

Police have since confirmed that a male, aged 31, died in hospital a short time later, with another male, aged 17, sustaining serious injuries. The fatal victim is understood to be Rico Burton, the cousin of pro boxer Tyson Fury. A 21-year-old male has been arrested and is being questioned in custody.

Police are now appealing to the public for further information after the two males were stabbed outside a bar on Goose Green. A murder investigation has been launched, the force added.

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Heavyweight champion Tyson, who is originally from Wythenshawe, took to Instagram on Sunday morning to confirm the death of his cousin. He added that he had been 'stabbed' alongside a picture that read 'Stop Knife Crime'.

Tyson wrote that his cousin had been 'stabbed in the neck' in an incident, before adding: "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 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."

Tyson Fury shared a heartbreaking post to his Instagram following the death of his cousin (Getty Images)

On Sunday morning forensics pictured at the scene in Altrincham, within the cordon. Anyone with any information that could assist with enquiries is being urged to contact police.

A GMP spokesperson said: "Police are appealing to the public for further information after two males were stabbed outside a bar in Altrincham. Shortly after 3am this morning (Sunday 21 August 2022), Police were called to reports of two males having been stabbed outside a bar on Goose Green, Altrincham.

Police at the scene in the early hours of Sunday (ASP)

"Emergency services attended the scene. Two men were rushed to hospital with serious and life changing injuries.

"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."

Anyone with information, CCTV, photos, or videos regarding this incident should contact police on 101 quoting incident 475 of 21/08/2022 or on 0161 856 7386, or via Major incident public portal via the following link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP22S47-PO1

Alternatively, you report information via www.gmp.police.uk or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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