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Man appears in court accused of murdering Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton

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A man accused of murdering Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton could go on trial at the beginning of next year. Liam O'Prey, 21, faces four counts relating to the same incident in Goose Green, Altrincham, which left 31-year-old Rico dead in the early hours of Sunday morning (August 21).

A 17-year-old was seriously wounded in the incident and was given 'life-saving' treatment at the scene. Mr O'Prey is accused of Rico's murder; unlawful wounding with intention to cause grievous bodily harm; possession of a bladed article; namely a knife; and possession of cocaine.

Mr O'Prey, of Little Moss Lane, Swinton, Salford, appeared at Manchester Crown Court today (Friday) via video link and spoke only to confirm his name during the preliminary hearing.

No pleas were entered during the brief hearing in front of Judge Nicholas Dean QC, the Honorary Recorder of Manchester. READ MORE: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal shooting of Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool Further dates for the case were set with a trial scheduled for February 6.

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