Racist murder: Soccer star makes appeal to brother
Premiership star Joey Barton today appealed to his brother Michael to give himself up to detectives investigating the racist murder of black teenager Anthony Walker.
The Manchester City star said: “You must do this because you know it’s right”.
He described Anthony’s murder as “horrific” and “senseless” and added that those responsible “must be brought to justice”.
Police want to question Michael Barton, 18, and Paul Taylor, 20, in connection with the murder of the teenager in Huyton, Merseyside.
They believe the pair may have fled to continental Europe.
In a televised appeal on ITV News, the 22-year-old footballer called on his brother to come home.
He said: “The horrific killing of Anthony Walker has shocked the country.
“Those responsible for the senseless death of a kind, decent young man must be brought to justice.
“My sincere condolences go out to Anthony’s family.
“My side of the Barton family are sickened by his death.
“Although I was not brought up with Michael, I urge him to come forward and give himself up to police.
“Michael, if you have any information about what happened you have to tell the police.
“You must do this for the Walker family so they can mourn Anthony and because you know it is the right thing to do.”
