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.
A 21-year-old man has today been arrested and is being questioned in custody. Police have launched a murder investigation and are now appealing to the public for further information after the two men were stabbed outside a bar on Goose Green.
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.
"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."
Tyson wrote on Instagram 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."
