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Paul Britton & Phil Norris & James Holt

Murder investigation launched as victim named as Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton

A man who died after being stabbed was the cousin of boxer Tyson Fury, it has been reported. Rico Burton, 31, is understood to have died after an incident in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, in the early hours of today (Sunday, August 21).

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that a 31-year-old man died a short time later in hospital. A male aged 17 also suffered serious injuries, the Manchester Evening News reports.

The man who died is understood to be the cousin of professional boxer Tyson Fury. The 'Gypsy King' had posted a message on Instagram on Sunday morning saying his cousin had died after being stabbed and calling for more Government action to tackle knife crime.

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