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      Benjamin Mendy ‘rape victim’ admits she felt pressured by police to help bring charges against him

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      ONE of football star Benjamin Mendy’s alleged rape victims has admitted she felt pressured by police to help bring ­charges against him.She told a court she had not considered the alleged attack to be rape.
      One of football star Benjamin Mendy’s alleged rape victims has admitted she felt pressured by police to help bring charges against himCredit: PA
      The woman said: “I felt the word ‘rape’ meant like a stranger or in an alleyway.
      “But he was my friend and it was his house.”
      The witness, 22 at the time, is one of three women allegedly raped by Mendy during a pool party at his mansion in Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire, in July 2021.
      When first questioned she told officers she did not want to get involved.
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      The woman said: “I felt I was being dragged into the situation.”
      Manchester City and France ace Mendy, 28, denies eight rapes and other charges.
      The trial continues at Chester crown court.
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      Benjamin Mendy ‘told woman “don’t worry, it’s small’ before raping her at his mansion’

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      BENJAMIN Mendy told a woman “it’s small, don’t worry” before he raped her at his mansion, a court heard.The Manchester City left-back, 28, is accused of 10 offences against seven women as young as 17 between October 2018 and August last year.
      Benjamin Mendy is seen arriving at Chester Crown Court todayCredit: PA
      Mendy’s co-defendant Louis Saha Matturie, 40, is accused of eight counts of rapeCredit: PA
      He denies eight counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of attempted rape.
      Today, the jury were shown a police interview with one alleged victim.
      In it, she tells cops player tried to “debate” her into having sex after getting her alone at a gathering at his mansion in July 2021.
      Despite giving him “every excuse” her protests “didn’t phase him”, Chester Crown Court heard.
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      Mendy allegedly told the woman “don’t you trust me”, shortly before she “gave in” and had sex – which lasted 20 seconds, she claims.
      The woman said she “felt dirty” and used most of a pack of baby wipes to try to clean herself after the incident, the jury heard.
      She did not report the rape to police until being contacted by officers after other allegations surfaced because “it was like one word against another”.
      Recalling the alleged incident in a recorded police interview she said she had been invited to Mendy’s home where people were drinking and playing games.
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      But as she was about to leave, he took her into the cinema room at the house alone where they talked and began kissing before he pulled his underwear down.
      She said: “His language was quite direct and crude. He said ‘you don’t trust me?’ and I said ‘I don’t know you’.
      “He was like ‘all these women want to f**k me’ and I was like ‘okay’.”
      “I think he was saying stuff to make me want to do stuff with him. I was like I’m not doing anything like that and I literally had to give excuses as to why.”
      The woman gave Mendy several reasons as to why she didn’t want to have sex with him – including her fear it would “hurt”, she claims.
      She says he replied: “It’s small, don’t worry.”
      The woman added: “I was sat on a bean bag and he was standing in front of me holding himself. I felt like I had given him every excuse to get out of the situation…
      “It didn’t phase him, it’s like nothing I said got through to him and it’s like arguing with a brick wall.”
      The woman explained to the court how she didn’t know other guests at the party well and didn’t feel she could just walk away.
      She continued: “When I sat on that bean bag and I ended up having to like give in. There was nothing more I could do.”
      “Within 20 seconds it was over.”
      Following the alleged rape, she said she “didn’t know how to process what had just happened” and “felt so by myself”, the court heard.
      Mendy denies eight counts of rape, one count of attempted rape, and one count of sexual assault against seven young women.
      Mendy’s co-defendant Louis Saha Matturie, 40, is accused of eight counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault relating to eight women, which he denies.
      Saha Matturie – the footballer’s friend and fixer – allegedly had the job of finding young women for sex.
      Both men say that if any sex did take place it was consensual.
      In the first week of his trial, Chester Crown Court heard how Mendy boasted “I have had sex with 10,000 women” shortly after raping a 20-year-old.
      The footballer allegedly told the woman “the door is locked anyway” when she begged to leave his bedroom.
      And yesterday, Mendy was accused of grabbing another woman between her legs and asking her: “Why are you angry?”
      He was accused of sexually assaulting the alleged victim at a pool party at his mansion in January 2021.
      In a police interview, shown to Chester Crown Court, the woman claims the former French international questioned why she was annoyed then told her: “You look better when you smile.”
      She told a detective: “I was just shocked. I was just taken aback by it.
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      “I was just shocked in realising what happened.”
      The trial continues.
      The Manchester City left-back, 28, is accused of 10 offences against seven womenCredit: PA More

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      Liam O’Prey in court charged with murdering Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton in stabbing outside bar

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      A MAN has today appeared in court charged with murdering Tyson Fury’s cousin in a knife attack outside a bar.Rico Burton, 31, was stabbed to death in a 3am “bloodbath” in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, over the weekend.
      Rico Burton was stabbed to death outside a pub
      Liam O’Prey has been charged with murderCredit: Facebook/Liam O’pray
      A 17-year-old man, believed to be a relative, suffered significant life-changing injuries and remains in hospital.
      Liam O’Prey, 21, appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court today charged with murder.
      He is also accused of assault and causing wounding with intent in relation to the teen and faces further charges of possession of a bladed article and possession of cocaine.
      O’Prey was flanked by extra security as he spoke to confirm his name, date of birth and address during the short hearing.
      He was remanded in custody to next appear at Manchester Crown Court on Friday.
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      Ex-youth boxing star Rico had been watching the Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk fight with pals on Saturday before they moved to a different pub in leafy Altrincham.
      Emergency crews were scrambled to the Goose Green area in the early hours of Sunday morning after a fight allegedly broke out.
      Rico was rushed to hospital but sadly couldn’t be saved and was declared dead shortly after.
      Officers arrested O’Prey and a 20-year-old man on suspicion of murder following the horror.
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      The second suspect has been released on bail pending enquiries.
      In a social media post on Sunday, Fury called on the government to “bring higher sentencing for knife crime” after his cousin was “stabbed in the neck”.
      The heavyweight boxing champion wrote on Instagram: “My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck.
      “This is becoming ridiculous… idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.”
      He added: “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 one of your own.
      “Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick. Enjoy every moment.”
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      Steve Egan, 60, chief coach at Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy where Rico trained, described him as a “lovely lad” and a “fantastic boxer”.
      He added: “We are all devastated.”
      O’Prey appeared in court todayCredit: Facebook/Liam O’pray
      Tyson Fury has called for an end to knife crime
      Emergency crews raced to the Green Goose area of AltrinchamCredit: PA More

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      Tyson Fury: Liam O’Prey, 21, charged with murder after heavyweight boxing champ’s cousin Rico Burton stabbed to death

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      A MAN was today charged with the murder of Tyson Fury’s cousin after the 31-year-old was knife to death outside a bar. Rico Burton died over the weekend – with Liam O’Prey, 21, today charged with the 3am “bloodbath” in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.
      Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton was stabbed to death on Sunday morning
      Police on the scene in Goose Green in Altrincham, Greater ManchesterCredit: PA
      Boxing champ Tyson Fury has called for action against knife crimeCredit: Getty
      Emergency services rushed to the scene in Goose Green and Rico was taken to hospital, but he died a short time later.
      A 17-year-old man, believed to be a relative, remains in hospital with serious injuries.
      Police arrested a man, 21, at the scene before detaining a second, 20, later that morning.
      O’Prey, of no fixed abode, has since been charged with murder.
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      He has been remanded in custody and will appear before Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
      The second man has been released on bail pending ongoing enquiries, Greater Manchester Police said.
      Superintendent Ben Ewart described the attack as “spontaneous and unplanned”.
      He added: “This is without doubt a senseless attack and both victims should have returned home after enjoying a night out with friends.”
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      In a social media post on Sunday, Fury called on the government to “bring higher sentencing for knife crime” after his cousin was “stabbed in the neck”.
      The heavyweight boxing champion wrote on Instagram: “My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck.
      “This is becoming ridiculous… idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.”
      He added: “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 one of your own.
      “Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick. Enjoy every moment.”
      Steve Egan, 60, chief coach at Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy where Rico trained, said he was “devastated” by the news.
      He described him as a “lovely lad” and a “fantastic boxer”, adding: “We are all devastated.”
      Rico’s death comes amid a wave of knife and gun violence across the UK.
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      Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “Knife crime is destroying lives and devastating families.
      “This is yet another horrific killing on Britain’s streets. It is becoming a national crisis and we need urgent action before more lives are lost.”
      Flowers at the scene in Railway Street in the Goose Green areaCredit: PA
      Police were called to reports of two men suffering stab woundsCredit: ASP
      Rico Burton died after suffering a stab wound to the neckCredit: PA More

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      Benjamin Mendy grabbed woman between her legs and asked ‘why are you angry?’, court hears

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      BENJAMIN Mendy grabbed a woman between her legs then asked her “why are you angry?”, a court heard today. The Manchester City left-back is accused of sexually assaulting the alleged victim at a pool party at his mansion in January 2021.
      Benjamin Mendy arriving at Chester Crown Court where he is charged with rape and sexual assaultCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      The Manchester City footballer denies all chargesCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      Mendy is said to have forcefully touched the woman without speaking to her beforehand or saying anything as he did it.
      In a police interview, shown to Chester Crown Court today, the woman claims the former French international questioned why she was annoyed then told her: “You look better when you smile.”
      She told a detective: “I was just shocked. I was just taken aback by it.
      “I was just shocked in realising what happened.”
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      Mendy is facing eight counts of rape, one of attempted rape and another of sexual assault against seven women.
      He denies all charges.
      Jurors heard the alleged offences took place on five different occasions at his home in Cheshire between October 2018 and August last year.
      The woman told cops she was partying at Mendy’s multimillion pound Cheshire home on New Year’s Day when he carried out the alleged assault.
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      She said she didn’t know the footballer beforehand, but was with a friend who did, and at first they were “having a good time”.
      But the woman described going up to a kitchen island at around 3am to get some food when she was approached by Mendy.
      “I was just going to see what there was and that’s when he grabbed my vagina up my skirt,” she said.
      “It wasn’t brief. It was like he was really trying to grab me.”
      She said she continued drinking and kept her distance, but he later came “right up close” to her face told her she looked better when she smiled.
      “I just thought, ‘right okay, well I’m not going to smile’,” she said.
      “He said, ‘why are you angry?’ and I said, ‘you know exactly why I’m angry’.
      “He then said, ‘why?’ and I said, ‘because of how you touched me’.
      “That’s when he was apologising. He said he’s really sorry and he swears to god he didn’t mean to make me uncomfortable.”
      ‘I WAS SHOCKED’
      The woman said at this point she walked away and she and her friends left the house at around 11am.
      The court previously heard how Mendy allegedly asked police “how many stories like this do you have?” as he was arrested for rape.
      According to an officer who went to the footballer’s house following an alleged attack in his “locked” bedroom during a party in October 2020, Mendy was “calm”.
      In a statement, read out in court today, the cop said he asked player if he understood what was happening when he cautioned him.
      Mendy allegedly responded: “I understand what you are doing, your job and stuff, but how many stories like this do you have?”
      Jurors heard evidence from a woman who claims she was raped three times by Mendy in his “locked bedroom” during a party.
      She said she repeatedly told the sportsman she did not want to have sex with him, but he said: “Well the door’s locked anyway”, and told her to strip down to her underwear.
      The woman claims that after he had finished, he said: “It’s fine, I have had sex with 10,000 women”, before adding: “It’s a privilege.”
      The court heard the alleged victim attended a rape crisis centre the following day and reported the incident to police several weeks later.
      Mendy was then arrested at his “isolated” home – which has a “panic room”-style locks on some of the doors – on November 11.
      His friend and “fixer” Louis Saha Matturie, 41, who allegedly helped find young women for Mendy and was present at parties where some claim they were raped, is also on trial.
      Saha, of Eccles, denies eight counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault against seven different women – two of whom Mendy is also accused of raping.
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      Prosecutor Timothy Cray QC said Mendy will argue the women “consented to sex willingly and often enthusiastically” but he is a “predator” who “turned the pursuit of women for sex into a game”.
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      Tyson Fury shares emotional video in tribute to cousin Rico Burton after he’s stabbed to death outside pub

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      TYSON Fury has shared an emotional video in tribute to his cousin who was stabbed to death outside a pub. Horrified revellers watched as a knife was plunged into Rico Burton’s neck in a 3am “bloodbath” in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, on Sunday.
      Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton was fatally stabbed at the weekendCredit: SUPPLIED
      The 31-year-old, a former boxer, in action with his old gymCredit: Instagram
      The heavyweight boxing champion shared an emotional video in tribute to his relativeCredit: Getty
      Emergency services rushed to the scene in Goose Green and former boxer Rico, 31, was taken to hospital, but he died a short time later.
      Heavyweight champion Fury has since shared a touching video by his cousin’s old gym, Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy.
      It features a series of photos of Rico in action, as well as a 10-bell ring in his memory.
      And, with members behind him, head coach Steve Egan delivers a tribute to camera in which he describes Rico as “part of the community”.
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      He says: “As most people know, especially in the boxing world, one of our ex-boxers Rico Burton got murdered, another victim of knife crime.
      “Loads of us here have known him since he was a kid.
      “We’re proper heartbroken. He was part of this gym, part of the community, and it has really just knocked us sick.
      “We’re doing our little tribute to him, 10 bells which is tradition in boxing, to pay our respects to him.”
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      Steve went on to say the gym will be introducing a “Rico Burton memorial trophy” which will be given at every presentation from now on.
      “Rico will always be remembered. Three cheers for Rico,” he added.
      “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
      “We’re feeling it so I dread to imagine how bad they’re feeling. All the best.”
      Cops have arrested two men, 21 and 20, in connection with the fatal stabbing, which Greater Manchester Police Superintendent Ben Ewart described as “spontaneous” and “senseless”.
      ‘SENSELESS’ ATTACK
      In a social media post on Sunday, Fury called on the government to “bring higher sentencing for knife crime” after his cousin, who had been watching the clash between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk, was “stabbed in the neck”.
      He wrote on Instagram: “This is becoming ridiculous… idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.
      “ASAP, [the] UK government needs to bring higher sentencing for knife crime.
      “It’s a pandemic and you don’t know how bad it is until one of your own.
      “Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick. Enjoy every moment.”
      Rico’s death comes amid a wave of knife and gun violence across the UK.
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      Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “Knife crime is destroying lives and devastating families.
      “This is yet another horrific killing on Britain’s streets. It is becoming a national crisis and we need urgent action before more lives are lost.”
      Coaches and members at Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy paying tribute in a videoCredit: Instagram
      Police on the scene in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, following the attackCredit: PA
      Flowers at the scene in Railway StreetCredit: PA
      Tyson Fury previously posted to Instagram urging the government to do more to stop knife crimeCredit: tysonfury/Instagram More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘left mum in tears’ during ‘phone call after ace smashed her autistic son’s phone on the ground

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      A MUM says she wept after allegedly clashing with “arrogant” Cristiano Ronaldo in a phone call when the ace smashed her teen son’s phone on the ground.Sarah Kelly, 37, spoke out after the Manchester United striker accepted a caution for an incident at Goodison Park last season.
      Mum Sarah Kelly says she was left in tears after Cristiano Ronaldo called her days after smashing her son’s phone to the groundCredit: Sarah Kelly
      The ace has apologised after he was caught on camera appearing to knock 14-year-old Jacob’s phone out of his hand
      The champ appeared to slap Jacob Harding’s hand as he left the pitch after his side were beaten by Everton.
      He later apologised to the 14-year-old, who has autism.
      Earlier this month, the Portuguese star was interviewed by police under caution in relation to an alleged assault and criminal damage.
      Merseyside Police later confirmed: “The matter has been dealt with by way of conditional caution. The matter has now concluded.”
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      But Sarah says she feels cheated – and claims Ronaldo has not even offered to replace the smashed phone, the Mirror reports.
      She was allegedly contacted by the player by telephone in the days after the incident but claims she was left “shaking and crying” because of his attitude.
      Ronaldo allegedly told her he hadn’t “kicked or punched anybody” during the chat.
      “I was raging and my heart was pumping,” she said.
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      Both Sarah and Everton fan Jacob have also been targeted by trolls.
      “It was disgusting. My boy has a heart of gold,” she said.
      “I’m scared to leave the house, always looking over my shoulder.”
      Sarah says she now plans to take legal action.
      “I want to see justice because there hasn’t been any,” she said.
      Jacob told the paper: “I looked up to him but he didn’t set an example that day.”
      It is understood that Ronaldo has agreed to compensate the Jacob and his mum.
      Man Utd bosses confirmed they won’t be taking action back in April.
      ACE’S APOLOGY
      Chiefs are believed to be happy with the ace’s apology.
      In a post online, Ronaldo said: “It’s never easy to deal with emotions in difficult moments such as the one we are facing. 
      “Nevertheless, we always have to be respectful, patient and set the example for all the youngsters who love the beautiful game. 
      “I would like to apologise for my outburst and, if possible, I would like to invite this supporter to watch a game at Old Trafford as a sign of fair-play and sportsmanship.”
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      He had been visibly angry as he made his way off the turf following the Red Devils’ dismal loss at the hands of struggling Everton.
      The United superstar appeared to lash out as he headed back to the away team dressing room.
      Everton fan Jacob had been recording the striker’s exit when the incident happened
      Ronaldo later posted an apology on social media. He has also accepted a cautionCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton stabbed to death ‘after trying to act as peacemaker as group rowed over pub entry’

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      TYSON Fury’s cousin was acting as a peacemaker during a pub entry row before he was stabbed to death, a friend has claimed. Rico Burton died in a 3am “bloodbath” outside a bar in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, on Sunday.
      Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton died on Sunday morningCredit: SUPPLIED
      The heavyweight boxing champion called on the government to do more to tackle knife crimeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Police on the scene after the fatal stabbing in Altrincham, Greater ManchesterCredit: ASP
      The 31-year-old, a former junior boxer himself, is understood to have been out watching Anthony Joshua take on Oleksandr Usyk with friends before he was fatally attacked.
      Horrified revellers watched as a knife was plunged into his neck in the “senseless” and “unplanned” killing.
      Violence is said to have broken out as a separate group argued over gaining entry to a pub.
      According to pal and former coach Shaun Egan, Rico stepped in to break things up but the men turned on him.
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      Shaun, who coached Tyson’s cousin alongside his brother Steve at Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy in Manchester, told MailOnline: “From what I’ve heard it was just a bit of a scuffle.
      “Some other guys were trying to get into a club and they wouldn’t let them in.
      “The argument wasn’t with Rico, he was trying to calm it down.
      “It was settled, then suddenly the guy stabbed them. It is unbelievable, so senseless.”
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      A witness added: “A few men were arguing outside and then suddenly two men were on the ground.
      “It all happened so fast but no one knows what caused the fight.”
      Emergency services rushed to the scene in Goose Green and Rico was taken to hospital, but he died a short time later.
      A 17-year-old lad, believed to be a relative, remains in hospital with serious injuries.
      Police arrested a man, 21, at the scene on suspicion of murder before detaining a second, 20, later that morning on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and murder.
      Greater Manchester Police Superintendent Ben Ewart described the attack as “spontaneous and unplanned”.
      He added: “This is without doubt a senseless attack and both victims should have returned home after enjoying a night out with friends.”
      ‘LOVELY LAD’
      Tributes have flooded in for Rico, who friends describe as “a lovely lad” and “fantastic boxer”.
      Steve Egan, 60, chief coach at Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy, said he was “devastated” by the news.
      “He was an absolute talent,” he added. “He was such a nice lad, he was hardworking and had a great sense of humour.”
      And in a social media post on Sunday, Tyson called on the government to “bring higher sentencing for knife crime” after his cousin was “stabbed in the neck”.
      The heavyweight boxing champion wrote on Instagram: “My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck.
      “This is becoming ridiculous… idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.”
      He added: “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 one of your own.
      “Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick. Enjoy every moment.”
      Rico’s death comes amid a wave of knife and gun violence across the UK.
      At least 11 people have been stabbed in England and Wales since last Monday.
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      Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper last night said: “Knife crime is destroying lives and devastating families.
      “This is yet another horrific killing on Britain’s streets. It is becoming a national crisis and we need urgent action before more lives are lost.”
      Tyson Fury posted that his cousin had been ‘murdered’ on InstagramCredit: tysonfury/Instagram More