On August 21, 2022, boxing World Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury lost his cousin in a violent incident in Manchester, England and is calling for the government to do something about stabbings and slashings in the country.
Tyson Fury Loses Cousin in Bar Fight – Calls for Action to Combat Knife Crime in the UK
Due to the strict gun laws in the UK, knives tend to be the preferred weapon in altercations on the street—that is, if a weapon is pulled. During an outing at a bar in Manchester, Fury’s cousin Rico Burton was stabbed and killed following an altercation at roughly 3 AM. There was also a 17-year-old victim who was injured and sent to the hospital.
In mourning his cousin’s death on Instagram, Tyson Fury expressed the need for something to be done about knife-related violence:
“This is becoming ridiculous,” the boxing superstar said. “Idiots carry knives. This needs to stop 🛑 Asap, uk 🇬🇧 government needs to bring higher sentencing for knife crime, its a pandemic & you dont know how bad it is until its 1 of your own! “Life is very precious & it can be taken away very quick enjoy every moment🙏RIP RICO BURTON 🙏 may the lord god grant you a good place in heven. see you soon”
The Greater Manchester Police made two arrests in the stabbing and said that patrols would be increased to deal with violence in the area. A spokesman for the department, Ben Ewart said “This was a senseless attack and both victims should’ve returned home this morning after enjoying a night out with friends.”
Rico Burton was 31 years old at the time of his murder.
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