sligoman
02/08/2005, 12:02 PM
Manchester City footballer Joey Barton has made a TV appeal for his brother to come forward for questioning over the racist murder of Anthony Walker.An international police hunt has begun for Michael Barton, 18, and another man, Paul Taylor, 20, who are wanted in connection with the killing.Police have said they think the men, who both have previous convictions, may have fled abroad, possibly to Amsterdam.
Both are from Huyton, Merseyside, where the murder took place on Friday.
Premiership star Barton said his family was "sickened" by the murder and told his brother that he must come forward.
"The horrific killing of Anthony Walker has shocked the country," Barton said.
"Those responsible for the senseless death of this decent, kind and caring young man must be brought to justice. My sincere condolences go out to Anthony's family at this terrible time.
"My side of the Barton family are sickened by his death.
"Although Michael and I were not brought up together I urge him now to come forward.
"Michael, if you have any information you have to tell the police. You must do this for the Walker family, so they can mourn Anthony, and you must do it because you know it's right."
MORE HERE. (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/050802/140/fop2f.html)
Both are from Huyton, Merseyside, where the murder took place on Friday.
Premiership star Barton said his family was "sickened" by the murder and told his brother that he must come forward.
"The horrific killing of Anthony Walker has shocked the country," Barton said.
"Those responsible for the senseless death of this decent, kind and caring young man must be brought to justice. My sincere condolences go out to Anthony's family at this terrible time.
"My side of the Barton family are sickened by his death.
"Although Michael and I were not brought up together I urge him now to come forward.
"Michael, if you have any information you have to tell the police. You must do this for the Walker family, so they can mourn Anthony, and you must do it because you know it's right."
MORE HERE. (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/050802/140/fop2f.html)