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Football coach stabbed to death in New York
A Lancashire football coach has been murdered in New York.
Mike Jones, 25, from Tarleton, was stabbed to death at 4.26am local time in America on Sunday, according to a spokesman from the New York Police Department.
Mr Jones, who coached junior players with the New York Red Bulls, was dead on arrival at Bellevue Hospital, New York.
Mr Jones is a former pupil of Tarleton High School and played for football side Tarleton Corinthians.
A Red Bulls spokesman said: “We are aware of this tragedy and on behalf of the entire organisation, want to send our most heartfelt condolences to Michael’s family, friends and loved ones.
“He was a tremendous individual, a fantastic coach who loved soccer and a terrific friend for many of us.
“This is truly a sad day for our soccer community and we will do our utmost to help authorities in their investigation of this case.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael’s family at this time.”
The NYPD spokesman said officers answering an emergency call had found Mr Jones near 25 West 14th Street with severe stab wounds to his head and neck. His ear had also been severed.
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