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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Pennick

Footballer accused of travelling to UK as hitman ‘told friend somebody is going to die’

Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, is currently on trial at the Old Bailey - (Getty)

A young Norwegian footballer accused of becoming a hitman is alleged to have told a friend: “I’m going to get a lot of money and somebody is going to die.”

Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, is on trial accused of travelling from Norway to Manchester Airport on 17 March last year to carry out a “hit” for money.

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