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‘Idiots carry knives. This needs to stop’: Tyson Fury reveals his cousin has been murdered after being stabbed to death in neck – as he calls for tougher sentences to fight knife crime
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A heartbroken Tyson Fury has announced his cousin has been stabbed to death.
The boxing legend said family member Rico Burton was ‘murdered 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
‘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 not known exactly where the incident that led to Mr Burton’s death took place.
More to follow…