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      Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton killed ‘after getting into row inside pub before going outside for a ‘straightener’

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      BOXING champ Tyson Fury spoke of his agony yesterday after his cousin was stabbed to death outside a bar.Revellers looked on in horror as a knife was plunged into the neck of Rico Burton, 31, in a 3am “bloodbath” in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.
      Boxing champ Tyson Fury spoke of his agony yesterday after his cousin was stabbed to death outside a barCredit: Rex
      Revellers looked on in horror as a knife was plunged into the neck of Rico Burton, 31, in a 3am ‘bloodbath’ in Altrincham, Greater Manchester
      Tyson, 34, called for tougher sentences for ‘idiots carrying knives’
      Tyson, 34, called for tougher sentences for “idiots carrying knives”.
      He said: “Life is so precious and it can be taken away very quick, enjoy every moment. RIP Rico, may the lord God grant you a good place in heaven.”
      Former youth boxing star Rico had been watching the Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk fight with pals in a pub before going to another several miles away in Altrincham.
      It is believed he got into a row inside, before going outside for a “straightener”.
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      But after a fist fight, it is thought Rico’s attacker pulled a knife and stabbed him in the neck.
      One witness said: “It was a bloodbath. Other people were trying their best to save his life, giving him first aid but there was so much blood. Nobody could have saved him.’’
      In an emotional Instagram post, The Gypsy King Tyson said: “My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck. This is becoming ridiculous idiots carry knives. This needs to stop, ASAP.
      “The Government needs to bring higher sentencing for knife crime.
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      “It’s a pandemic and you don’t know how bad it is until it’s one of your own!”
      A 17-year-old, believed to be a relative of Rico, was also injured in the attack and was taken to hospital.
      Police held a 21-year-old man at the scene and later arrested another, aged 20.
      Both were in custody last night and a murder probe has been launched.
      Supt Ben Ewart, of Greater Manchester Police, said the stabbing was a “senseless act” that cops believe was “unplanned.” He said Rico should have been “enjoying being out with friends” and that it was a “tragic end.”
      Jim Flanagan, 75, said he saw Rico watching the heavyweight bout in a nearby pub and had given him a hug and bought him a pint hours before he was killed.
      He said: “He was just so full of life. To hear that he’s gone, it’s heartbreaking.
      “He was such a nice guy, my thoughts are with all his family and our condolences are with all of them. He was one of the good ones.”
      Tributes have poured in for Rico, including from his and Tyson’s former boxing coach, Steve Egan, 60.
      He said: “I taught Rico, he was a lovely lad. I’m devastated. I feel like crying, he was a fantastic fella. He was a great laugh, there wasn’t a bad bone in him.”
      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.
      Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper last night said: “Knife crime is destroying lives and devastating families.
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      “This is yet another horrific killing on Britain’s streets.
      “It is becoming a national crisis and we need urgent action from ministers before more lives are lost.”
      Ex-Tory MP and anti-knife campaigner Nick De Bois added: “The new PM needs to grip this to make our streets safer and stop this senseless waste of life.”
      Additional reporting: RICHARD MORIARTY & AMIR RAZAVI
      Police held a 21-year-old man at the scene and later arrested another, aged 20Credit: ASP More

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      Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton’s final hours revealed as he watched Anthony Joshua fight before fatal stabbing

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      TYSON Fury’s cousin spent his final hours watching the clash between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk before he was tragically stabbed to death, the Sun Online can reveal. Rico Burton, 31 – a former junior boxer himself – had been enjoying a night out in Manchester with friends when he was fatally in the neck just three hours after the Ukrainian’s victory.
      Rico Burton bought drinks for friends as he watched the Usky v Joshua bout last night before he was fatally stabbed
      Tyson Fury paid tribute to his cousin today – calling for action against knife crimeCredit: Getty
      The 31-year-old spent his last hours watched the Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk fightCredit: AFP
      Paramedics and cops rushed to Altrincham after Rico and a 17-year-old boy were attacked.
      Despite their efforts, Rico couldn’t be saved. The teen remains in hospital with serious injuries from what cops called a “senseless attack.”
      Police have now arrested two men, aged 21 and 20, on suspicion of murder and causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent.
      Pals said today that Rico, who trained with Fury in his younger years, had been watching the big fight at the Church Inn in Flixton before heading into town.
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      Jim Flanagan, 75, who has known the Burton family for more than 30 years, said Rico gave him a huge “bear-hug” and bought him a pint last night.
      He told The Sun: “I’ve known the whole family for 30 years or more.
      “Rico was my friend, he was just a lovely man. He used to walk up and down the lane with his phone and we would always have a chat.
      “When I went out last night, and we came up here they were all here, they had all come out to watch the fight.
      “As soon as I walked over Rico walked up to me, and gave me the biggest hug, and then bought me a pint.
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      “We just had a bit of a chat and then the fight came on and people were just watching that.”
      He called Rico a “lovely lad”.
      “Last night in the pub before they all went to town, he was full of it, he was laughing and joking and buying drinks for people,” Jim said.
      “He was just full of life. That’s why it hurt so much when I got the news this morning.
      “He was a larger-than-life character, and to hear that he’s gone, it’s heartbreaking.”
      Boxing legend Fury shared the tragic news of Rico’s death in a shock Instagram post this morning – saying his cousin had been stabbed in the neck.
      Superintendent Ben Ewart of Greater Manchester Police said that the two suspects remained in custody and that the families of both victims were receiving support.
      He described the attack as “senseless”, adding: “Everything suggests at this stage that [Mr Burton] was enjoying an evening out with friends, and this has taken place spontaneously and unplanned – it’s a very tragic ending to what should have been a good night out with friends.”
      He added that the 17-year-old injured in the attack was in a “serious but not life-threatening” condition is hospital.
      He could not confirm whether any weapons had been recovered or if the victims were known to the attackers.
      He was also unable to confirm where exactly the attack occurred, but did say that it was at a venue in Goose Green and that the two men had been stabbed outside the pub.
      ‘FULL OF LIFE’
      It comes after Tyson Fury called for more to be done to end the scourge of knife crime in the UK.
      Posting on Instagram, the boxing champ said: “This is becoming ridiculous – idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.”
      The 34-year-old called on the Government to “bring back higher sentencing for knife crime”, adding: “It’s a pandemic.
      “You don’t know how hard 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.”
      Rico had won two national titles fighting as a junior, and boxed competitively until he was 19. He left the gym to look for a career in roofing and building work.
      Steve Egan, Rico and Fury’s former coach, told The Sun he’s “devastated”.
      “He was a fantastic fella, I used to call him our Billy Joe Saunders because he was such a good fighter,” he said.
      He was a larger-than-life character, and to hear that he’s gone… it’s heartbreakingJim Flanagan
      “His mam is going to be devastated, it’s going to finish her off.
      “He was always smiling, he knows his boxing is bang on. He loves his mum and his brother and his cousin.”
      Steve said Rico “had always admired” Fury.
      “Tyson was a hero to him and he wanted to be like him,” he said.
      “He was close with Tyson and they would spar together and were best of mates.”
      There was a 10 per cent spike in knife crime in England and Wales to March 2022 when compared with the previous year.
      In that timeframe, police recorded 49,027 knife offences – the largest percentage increase since 2019.
      Knife crime has also surged by almost 50 per cent when compared to the year to March 2012.
      Fury, who was born in Manchester, comes from a big family. He and his wife Paris, 31, have six children of their own. They live in Lancashire, although the boxer also owns a home in Vegas.
      USYK v JOSHUA
      The fight that Rico had been watching with mates saw Anthony Joshua beaten by Oleksandr Usyk again – this time by split decision.
      The crowd looked on in disbelief when the British boxing icon threw Usyk’s heavyweight belts out of the ring before hijacking the microphone to deliver a bizarre speech after his loss to the Ukrainian.
      After the result was announced, Joshua hurled Usyk’s belts out of the ring before appearing to storm off.
      He then decided to return to the squared circle to shake hands with his opponent.
      But as they talked in the ring, AJ said: “I don’t care about strong, I have to have skill.
      “Being strong doesn’t win boxing. Skills win boxing.”
      His passionate speech continued and Joshua even got the crowd to awkwardly cheer Usyk who appeared baffled
      Later AJ broke down in tears during his press conference and was comforted by promotor Eddie Hearn.
      Usyk, 35, also said he was determined to fight Tyson Fury next – before the star posted about his cousin’s tragedy this morning.
      When the winner finally got his hands on the mic last night, he had said: “I’m sure that Tyson Fury is not retired yet.
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      “I’m sure, I’m convinced he wants to fight me.
      “I want to fight him and if I’m not fighting Tyson Fury, I’m not fighting at all.”
      Fury announced the news in a moving Instagram post this morningCredit: tysonfury/Instagram
      Cops and paramedics dashed to Altrincham, but Rico couldn’t be saved. A 17-year-old boy was also seriously hurtCredit: ASP
      The ace has urged the Government to do more to tackle knife crimeCredit: ASP
      In the hours before learning of Rico’s death, Fury had shared his thoughts on last night’s match and suggested he could come out of retirement to battle UsykCredit: Getty More

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      Tributes to Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton, 31, after he’s knifed to death in ‘senseless’ attack & 2 arrested on murder

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      TRIBUTES have been paid to Tyson Fury’s cousin after the 31-year-old was fatally stabbed outside a pub in the early hours of this morning.Rico Burton died after the attack, with boxing legend Fury revealing the devastating tragedy in an Instagram post.
      Tyson Fury has told of his grief in a moving Instagram post after his cousin Rico Burton was stabbed to death in Manchester early this morningCredit: Social media
      The ace said Rico, once a promising young fighter, had been stabbed in the neckCredit: AFP
      The 31-year-old died in a brawl outside a bar in AltrinchamCredit: ASP
      Rico, 31, was reportedly knifed in the neck outside a bar in Altrincham, Manchester just after 3am, with a 17-year-old seriously hurt in what cops called a “senseless attack.”
      Two men, one aged 20 and the other 21, have since been arrested on suspicion of murder.
      Tributes have now been paid to Rico who had trained with Fury as a young man, before becoming a roofer. In more recent years, he’d been selling cars, friends said.
      Calling for an end to knife crime, two-time heavyweight world champ Fury said: “My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck.
      “This is becoming ridiculous – idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.”
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      The 34-year-old called on the Government to “bring back higher sentencing for knife crime”, adding: “It’s a pandemic.
      “You don’t know how hard 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.”
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      Steve Egan, Rico and Fury’s former coach, said he was “devastated” to hear of the tragedy.
      The 60-year-old, a coach at Jimmy Egan Boxing Academy in Manchester, said Rico had won two national titles fighting as a junior at the gym, and boxed at the gym until he was 19.
      He left the gym to look for a career in roofing and building work.
      Steve told The Sun: “I taught Rico, he’s a lovely lad. I’m devastated.
      “I feel like crying. I’ve known him and his brother since he was 13. What a talent, he was fantastic.
      “He was always a grafter, he worked hard and he worked so hard in the ring too.
      Rico’s mum will be devastated – it’ll finish her off… He was close with Tyson, they were best of matesSteve Egan
      “He was a fantastic fella, I used to call him our Billy Joe Saunders because he was such a good fighter.”
      He said there “wasn’t a bad bone” in Rico.
      “I could never see him getting in trouble with anyone, or starting trouble, he wasn’t that type of lad,” he said.
      “I’m absolutely devastated. It’s a coward’s game.
      “If you carry a knife you should get five years for just having it in your pocket, it’s just daft.
      “His mam is going to be devastated, it’s going to finish her off.
      “He was always smiling, he knows his boxing is bang on. He loves his mum and his brother and his cousin.”
      Superintendent Ben Ewart of Greater Manchester Police said that the two suspects remained in custody and that the families of both victims were receiving support.
      Describing the crime he said “this was a senseless attack” and confirmed that it had claimed the life of Rico Burton.
      He added that the younger victim was in a “serious but not life-threatening” condition is hospital.
      He could not confirm whether any weapons had been recovered or if the victims were known to the attackers, but described the attack as seemingly “spontaneous and unplanned.”
      He was also unable to confirm where exactly the attack occurred, but did say that it was at a venue in Goose Green and that the two men had been stabbed outside the pub.
      TYSON’S GRIEF
      Cops rushed to the scene of the slaying in Goose Green in the early hours of this morning after reports two men had been knifed.
      Rico was taken to hospital but tragically died a short time later.
      A 17-year-old man remains in hospital with serious injuries.
      No further information has yet been given, although police have confirmed a murder probe has been launched.
      Steve said today that Rico “had always admired” Fury.
      “Tyson was a hero to him and he wanted to be like him,” he said.
      “He was close with Tyson and they would spar together and were best of mates.”
      ‘HIS MUM WILL BE DEVASTATED’
      Family friend Eddie Nevins said: “Funny guy and a decent boxer, one we looked up to as kids.”
      Bar workers who saw the tragedy unfold have been left “shocked and shaken”, and Michael Edwards, who lives close by, told The Sun: “It’s really shocking when something like this happens.
      “It’s terrible so many people carry knives these days.”
      Rico’s death comes amid a wave of knife and gun violence across the UK, much of it focused in London.
      Just last night, four men were stabbed in Brixton. Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
      Earlier this week, 44-year-old Lee Byer was charged with murdering Thomas O’Halloran. The 87-year-old was knifed in Greenford as he rode his mobility scooter.
      Across the country, there was a 10 per cent spike in knife crime in England and Wales to March 2022 when compared with the previous year.
      In that timeframe, police recorded 49,027 knife offences – the largest percentage increase since 2019.
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      Knife crime has also surged by almost 50 per cent when compared to the year to March 2012.
      Fury, who was born in Manchester, comes from a big family. He and his wife Paris, 31, have six children of their own. They live in Lancashire, although the boxer also owns a home in Vegas.
      Fury shared the devastating news in a post on Instagram this morningCredit: tysonfury/Instagram
      Police at the scene of the fatal stabbing in Manchester overnight after Rico was killedCredit: ASP
      The ace has called for an end to knife violence, branding those who carry blades ‘idiots’Credit: Social media
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      Who is Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton?

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      TYSON FURY is mourning today after announcing the death of his cousin Rico Burton.Boxing icon Fury announced the gut-wrenching news on Instagram this morning.
      Tyson Fury’s instagram post about his cousin Rico Burton being stabbed to deathCredit: Tyson Fury
      Tyson Fury gives his verdict on AJ’s defeat to Usyk and tells the world he could unify the division but it will cost a lot of money!Credit: Twitter @IFLTV
      Burton was allegedly stabbed to death.
      Fury said: “My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck.
      “This is becoming ridiculous – idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.”
      Fury also called on the government to make sure that knife crime is punished with harsher sentences in the UK.

      “It’s a pandemic,” added the WBC heavyweight champion of the world.
      “You don’t know how hard 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.”
      Who is Rico Burton?
      Not much is known about Burton or his relation to Fury.
      The WBC heavyweight champion does have another famous cousin with the surname Burton, Hosea, who is also a boxer.
      This morning, the police released a statement about a stabbing outside a bar in Altrincham in the early hours of Sunday, August 21.
      “Police are appealing to the public for further information after two males were stabbed outside a bar in Altrincham,” the statement read
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      “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.”
      Police are appealing to the public for further information after two males were stabbed in AltrinchamCredit: ASP
      The stabbing took place at 3am on Sunday, August 21Credit: ASP
      Two men were rushed to hospital as a result of the incidentCredit: ASP More

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      Fans clash and seats thrown inside Carrow Road during Norwich win over Millwall with police forced to intervene

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      FEUDING fans marred Norwich’s 2-0 Championship win over Millwall as police and stewards swarmed in to intervene.A handful of missiles – including SEATS – were thrown as closely-packed supporters skirmished in the Carrow Road stands.
      Fans clashed up close during the ugly flare-up at NorwichCredit: PA
      Police and stewards struggled to calm tempers in the Carrow Road standsCredit: PA
      Stewards were targeted in some cases as some spectators lost their cool while watching the Championship matchCredit: PA
      But the raging few were booed by a larger number of supporters.
      And peace was restored after security staff formed a dividing wall.
      Fans on social media pointed the finger at travelling Lions’ followers.
      One said: “Chucking seats and fighting with police but saw no-one getting hauled out. Talk about living up to a reputation.”
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      A Norwich supporter posted: “Millwall fans letting themselves down.”
      And another posted a clip alongside the words: “Millwall kicking off with the family end against Norwich. Hilarious.”
      One fan was pictured with his fingers sprawled over a steward’s face amid angry shoving.
      And a female member of security could be seen grimacing as she was caught in the middle of the shoving.
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      A handful of small objects also appeared to be thrown as aggressive chanting continued, but most supporters looked on stunned by the behaviour.
      The disturbances, though, failed to dampen Norwich’s delight at their second impressive victory in four days.
      USA frontman Josh Sargent thumped a 50th minute opener and neatly slotted the clincher.
      Millwall boss Gary Rowett felt Sargent had impeded Scott Malone in the build-up.
      But the Lions were largely outplayed.
      And Canaries keeper Tim Krul had little to do, except tip a long-ranger from Millwall sub Andreas Voglsammer onto the bar late on.
      A wall of police and stewards helped restore peace during Norwich’s 2-0 winCredit: PA More

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      Benjamin Mendy ‘used fingerprint touchscreen lock to rape victim in room and bragged ‘I’ve slept with 10,000 women”‘

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      BENJAMIN Mendy boasted “I have had sex with 10,000 women” shortly after raping a 20-year-old, a court heard.The Manchester City left-back, 28, allegedly locked a girl in his bedroom with a “fingerprint touchscreen” – shortly before he “pushed her on the bed and raped her”.
      Benjamin Mendy arrived at Chester Crown Court todayCredit: PA
      Louis Saha Matturie, 40, is accused of eight counts of rape and four counts of sexual assaultCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      The footballer allegedly told the woman “the door is locked anyway” when she begged to leave his bedroom.
      The £52million defender is accused of 10 offences against seven women as young as 17 between October 2018 and August last year.
      He denies eight counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of attempted rape.
      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 also denies.
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      At the fourth day of his trial today, the jury was played a pre-recorded police interview with Woman Two – the footballer’s second alleged victim.
      Woman Two has accused Mendy of three counts of rape against her in October 2020.
      The alleged victim – who cannot be named for legal reasons – met Mendy and others at a bar before heading to a party in his Cheshire mansion.
      Once there, she claims Mendy took her phone and began “going through her pictures” – before taking the device upstairs to his bedroom.
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      He used a “touchscreen fingerprint” to open the door, she claims, which was closed behind them.
      The woman said she told Mendy: “I want my phone, I don’t want to have sex with you. I just want to go.”
      When she asked to leave again, Mendy allegedly replied: “I promise you, I just want to look at you. You can’t get out anyway.”
      The woman told cops she removed her clothes because she felt it was the “lesser of two evils”.
      The woman said: “I thought just get undressed and then at least you don’t have to do anything with him.”
      She says he then pushed her on the bed and began “thrusting against her” and “pulling her bum towards him”.
      After the woman said she “needs to go”, Mendy allegedly raped her.
      The jury heard she was raped three times by Mendy in the next 20 minutes or so, as she told him: “I don’t want to do that. I don’t want to have sex with you. I need to go.”
      She told the court: “My body was so tense. It was just this pain.”
      When the woman – who said she was left bleeding after the assault – refused to carry out a sex act on Mendy, he said she was “too shy”, the court heard.
      She claims she then told him: “I’m not shy, I just don’t want to have sex with you.”
      Mendy allegedly replied: “It’s fine, I’ve had sex with 10,000 women.”
      He added “don’t tell anyone and you can come over here every night”, like it was a “privilege” to have sex with him, she said.
      In the police interview, Woman Two told cops: “What makes me upset is how many times I said no.
      “I didn’t just say no. I said: ‘I don’t want to have sex with you’.
      “I was very clear and that was not listened to. I’ve never experienced anything like that before.
      “It could not have been misinterpreted in any way.”
      Yesterday, Mendy was accused of “exposing his penis” to his first alleged victim – Woman One – while she showered.
      The court heard how Mendy told Woman One “I’m going to kidnap you” on a night out.
      Mendy first met Woman One along with her friend in Barcelona in 2017.
      Woman One travelled to the UK the following year to see her friend and Mendy. The group went on a night out to two clubs.
      At one of the clubs, Mendy allegedly told Woman One: “When he is not looking, I’m going to kidnap you.”
      The following morning, the woman took a shower at Mendy’s house.
      While she was showering, Mendy entered the room and “held himself in his private area”, the woman said.
      She tried to grab her underwear but Mendy kept “obstructing her”, the court heard.
      What makes me upset is how many times I said no. I didn’t just say no. I said: ‘I don’t want to have sex with you’.Woman Two
      Woman One told cops: “He kept forcing himself to see me and take off my towel.
      “I kept pushing him away to the point where he kept grabbing me back.”
      She claims Mendy then sat on the bed and “put her on top of him” – before “holding her down” as she tried to push him away.
      Woman One added: “I was clinging on to my towel so it would not come undone.”
      The woman claims Mendy removed his boxers and moved his penis near to her.
      She told cops: “He was saying things like ‘are you scared? You don’t have to be scared’.
      “I kept thinking where are his friends? Why is no one here? Shall I scream? There’s no point.
      “He’s in his own territory, what am I going to do?”
      On Monday, the jury were told harrowing details of the alleged rapes – including the day Mendy allegedly attacked THREE women.
      On July 23 and into July 24, there was a pool party, a trip to a nightclub and a post-club party back at Mendy’s “isolated” mansion.
      During this time, Mendy allegedly raped three women – one aged 22 and two aged 19.
      One of the 19-year-olds was also allegedly raped by Saha Matturie.
      The mansion was allegedly “part and parcel” of how Mendy and Saha Matturie were able to abuse their alleged victim.
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      Timothy Cray QC said there were five dates – between October 2018 and August 2021 – when nine young women arrived at Mendy’s address.
      Afterwards, they all made complaints of rape and, or sexual assault against Mendy and Saha Matturie.
      The Manchester City left-back, 28, is accused of 10 offences against seven womenCredit: PA More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo cautioned by police after smashing phone out of autistic boy’s hand

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      CRISTIANO Ronaldo has been cautioned by police after smashing a teen boy’s phone on the floor.The Manchester United striker appeared to slap Jacob Harding’s hand as he left the pitch after his side were beaten by Everton at Goodison Park last season.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has been cautioned by cops after an incident last season
      Footage appears to show him slapping a phone out of a young fan’s hand
      The ace later apologised and invited the teen back to a gameCredit: Sarah Kelly
      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.
      In a statement on Wednesday, Merseyside Police told the Mirror: “We can confirm that a 37-year-old man voluntarily attended and was interviewed under caution in relation to an allegation of assault and criminal damage.
      “The allegation relates to an incident following the Everton v Manchester United football match at Goodison Park on Saturday 9 April.
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      “The matter has been dealt with by way of conditional caution. The matter has now concluded.”
      It is understood that Ronaldo has agreed to compensate the schoolboy’s family.
      Man Utd bosses confirmed they won’t be taking action back in April.
      Chiefs are believed to be happy with the ace’s apology.
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      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.”
      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.

      After the incident, Jacob’s mum Sarah Kelly said: “At full-time the United players started walking off.
      “We were right by the tunnel – my son was there, videoing them all.
      “Ronaldo then just walked past, with a terrible, terrible temper, and smashed the phone out of his hand.”
      She said she was left in tears and Jacob was in “complete shock”.
      “He’s really upset and it’s put him off going to the game again. We had an absolutely brilliant day up until those final few seconds,” she said.
      The news today comes amid a difficult few weeks for Ronaldo.
      Jacob was really upset – it’s put him off going to the game againMum Sarah Kelly
      His future has been the subject of intense speculation all summer, with reports he wants to leave United in order to play Champions League football.
      This week, former United team-mate Gary Neville implored the star to “stand up now and speak,” criticising his decision to wait to tell fans what’s really happening.
      But Ronaldo has since issued a statement to say “the truth” would be revealed when he participates in an interview in a couple of weeks time.
      He added: “The media is telling lies. I have a notebook and in the last few months of the 100 news I made, only 5 were right.”
      Ronaldo returned to pre-season late amid the reports of his exit, and was subsequently only named on the bench to face Brighton on the opening day.
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      While he was powerless to help United overcome that challenge, he then played the full 90 minutes in the humiliation The Red Devils suffered in their 4-0 defeat at Brentford last weekend.
      They play Liverpool next.
      Jacob, bottom right, was seen with his phone in his hands in the seconds before the incident
      Jacob, pictured with mum Sarah, was ‘really upset’Credit: Sarah Kelly More

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      Benjamin Mendy ‘told victim “I’m going to kidnap you” on night out before exposing himself’

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      BENJAMIN Mendy told a woman “I’m going to kidnap you” on a night out, a court heard.The Manchester City left-back, 28, is accused of “exposing his penis” to Woman One, his first alleged victim, while she showered.
      Benjamin Mendy today arrived at Chester Crown Court for the second day of his rape trialCredit: PA
      Mendy’s co-defendant Louis Saha Matturie, 40, also arrived at courtCredit: PA
      The £52million defender is accused of 10 offencesCredit: Getty
      The £52million defender is accused of 10 offences against seven women as young as 17 between October 2018 and August last year.
      He denies eight counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of attempted rape.
      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 also denies.
      The Chester Crown Court jury today saw a pre-recorded police interview with Woman One – who cannot be named for legal reasons.
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      Mendy first met Woman One along with her friend in Barcelona in 2017.
      Woman One travelled to the UK the following year to see her friend and Mendy. The group went on a night out to two clubs.
      At one of the clubs, Mendy allegedly told Woman One: “When he is not looking, I’m going to kidnap you.”
      The following morning, the woman took a shower at Mendy’s house.
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      While she was showering, Mendy entered the room and “held himself in his private area”, the woman said.
      She tried to grab her underwear but Mendy kept “obstructing her”, the court heard.
      Woman One told cops: “He kept forcing himself to see me and take off my towel.
      “I kept pushing him away to the point where he kept grabbing me back.”
      She claims Mendy then sat on the bed and “put her on top of him” – before “holding her down” as she tried to push him away.
      Woman One added: “I was clinging on to my towel so it would not come undone.”
      The woman claims Mendy removed his boxers and moved his penis near to her.
      She told cops: “He was saying things like ‘are you scared? You don’t have to be scared’.
      “I kept thinking where are his friends? Why is no one here? Shall I scream? There’s no point.
      He kept forcing himself to see me and take off my towel.Woman One
      “He’s in his own territory, what am I going to do?”
      On Monday, the jury were told harrowing details of the rapes – including the day Mendy allegedly attacked THREE women.
      On July 23 and into July 24, there was a pool party, a trip to a nightclub and a post-club party back at Mendy’s “isolated” mansion.
      During this time, Mendy allegedly raped three women – one aged 22 and two aged 19.
      One of the 19-year-olds was also allegedly raped by Saha Matturie.
      The mansion was “part and parcel” of how Mendy and Saha Matturie were able to abuse their alleged victim.
      Mr Cray said there were five dates – between October 2018 and August 2021 – when nine young women arrived at Mendy’s address.
      Afterwards, they all made complaints of rape and, or sexual assault against Mendy and Saha Matturie.
      The court heard how Mendy and Saha Matturie shut several of their victims in rooms in the mansion.
      MENDY ‘RAPE’
      The women were allegedly put in the study and master bedroom, which have “special locking doors”.
      The locking mechanism created a “panic room” in case of burglary which can only be opened from the inside not the outside.
      Mr Cray told jurors only someone who knew how to open the doors could do so, adding: “Two witnesses allege rapes in those rooms and felt they were locked in.”
      “Vulnerable, scared, isolated – these are words you’ll hear from lots of the witnesses,” Mr Cray added.
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      “Ask yourselves, as you get under the skin of what was happening, who had the power and control in the situations these women experienced and you will hear about?”
      Some of the complainants were 17 and 18 at the time.
      Saha Matturie, 40, is accused of eight counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault relating to eight women, which he deniesCredit: PA
      Yesterday, the jury were told harrowing details of the rapes as Mendy and Saha Matturie sat in courtCredit: Julia Quenzler More