A MAN was today charged with the murder of Tyson Fury’s cousin, in a knife attack at a bar.
Rico Burton, 31, was killed in a stabbing attack in Altrincham (Greater Manchester) over the weekend.
Rico Burton was stabbed outside a pub.
Liam O'Prey was charged with murder
The victim, a 17-year-old male, was believed to be a relative. He sustained life-altering injuries and is currently in hospital.
Liam O'Prey (21), was today charged with the murder of Salford and Manchester Magistrates' Courts.
Additionally, he is charged with assaulting and wounding with intent for the teen. He also faces additional charges of possessing a bladed article or cocaine possession.
O'Prey was accompanied by additional security as he spoke to confirm his name and date of birth.
He was taken into custody and will be appearing at Manchester Crown Court next Friday.
Rico, an ex-youth boxing star Rico was watching Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua fight with friends on Saturday before they moved into a new pub in Altrincham.
After an alleged fight broke out, emergency crews raced to Goos Green in the early hours Sunday morning.
Rico was taken to the hospital, but unfortunately, he couldn't be saved. He was declared dead soon after.
O'Prey was arrested by officers along with a man aged 20 on suspicion of murder in the wake of the horror.
In the meantime, the second suspect was released on bail.
Fury posted a social media message on Sunday calling for a "higher sentencing for knife crimes" after his cousin was "stabbed in their neck".
On Instagram, the heavyweight boxing champion wrote: "My cousin was murdered last evening, stabbed in his neck.
"This is absurd... idiots have knives." This must stop.
He said: "ASAP, UK government must bring higher sentencing for knife crimes.
It's a pandemic, and you won't be able to tell how severe it is until you have experienced it yourself.
"Life is precious and can be taken very quickly. Take every moment and enjoy it.
Steve Egan, 60-year-old chief coach of Jimmy Egan's Boxing Academy, where Rico was trained, described Rico as a "lovely boy" and "fantastic fighter".
He said, "We are all devastated."
O'Prey appeared today in court
Tyson Fury calls for an end of knife crime
Altrincham's Green Goose area was evacuated by emergency crews
