Race Murder: Footballer To Make TV Appeal

[sligoman]

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."

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[Neish]

Saw that on the News,sounds like a nice family alright. Wasn't Joe himself questioned as few weeks back for his invlovment in a bar room brawl

[jorge]

He might think he's as hard as nails on the pitch and start little arguments but it would be very unfair to involve him in this.

[CollegeTillIDie]

Makes a change... English pro footballers are usually the accused in instances like this.

[Green Tribe]

my brother lives a few miles from huyton in the next town and he said the whole community is disgusted by this incident and they are finding it hard to come to terms with it. God help the family. I have been to Huyton briefly, train station when visiting my brother a few times and it is a small place indeed.

RIP Anthony