Tyson Fury reveals cousin stabbed to death and calls for knife crackdown

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The boxer called for harsher punishments for knife crime after his cousin was stabbed to death.

"RIP Rico Burton, who was stabbed in the neck overnight," the champion said.

You don't know how bad knife crime is until you have your own.

While a police investigation is ongoing, the Ministry of Justice can't say anything.

He wrote that his cousin was murdered last night.

Idiots carry knives. This needs to end.

The boxer wants the government to increase sentencing for knife crime.

He said that life is very precious and can be taken away very quickly. Don't stop enjoying every moment.

Rico Burton, may the lord grant you a good place in heaven.

The number of knife crimes in England and Wales increased by 10% in the year to March.

Since public concern about stabbings has led to longer sentences, offenders under the age of 18 are more likely to be cautioned.

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• The maximum penalty for an adult carrying a knife or weapon illegally can be four years in jail, an unlimited fine or both
• Those who are convicted of carrying a knife or weapon illegally more than once face an automatic prison sentence, which is a minimum of six months
• Teenagers aged 16 or 17 face a minimum four-month detention and training order
• The proportion of offenders who received immediate custodial sentences for knife and offensive weapon crimes was 29% in 2021, according to government data

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