Police started the week with additional stop and search powers after a man in his 30s and a teenage boy were stabbed in Altrincham.

The powers under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act allow officers to search people without reasonable grounds in a certain area at a specific time.

On Sunday, at around 3am, the emergency services received reports of an incident on Goose Green.

On arrival, the paramedics and police officers found a 31-year-old man, Rico Burton, and an unnamed 17-year-old boy, both of whom received first aid from bystanders.

They were taken to hospital, but Mr Burton, boxer Tyson Fury's cousin, died a short time afterwards.

The 17-year-old boy was in a serious, but not life-threatening condition.

A murder investigation was started and two men, aged 20 and 21, were arrested. Both are in custody.

On Monday, police said additional stop and search powers were in action until at least 3am on Tuesday, with an extension a possibility.

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A spokesperson said: "We understand the use of a Section 60 can cause concern, however, we use these powers when receiving intelligence that there is an increased risk of violence in the area outlined.

"Our priority is to keep the public safe and you will see an increased amount of officers patrolling the area over this week."

On Sunday, at a press conference outside Altrincham Police Station, Superintendent Ben Ewart said: "Can I take this opportunity first and foremost to offer my condolences to Rico's family and friends. Can I also praise the members of the public who stepped in and provided first aid.

"This is without doubt a senseless attack and both victims should have returned home this morning after enjoying a night out with friends."

And in a post on social media, boxer Tyson Fury said: "My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck, this is becoming ridiculous idiots carry knives.

"This needs to stop ASAP, the UK Government needs to bring higher sentencing for knife crime, it's a pandemic and you don't know how bad it is until it's one of your own.

"Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick enjoy every moment.

"RIP RICO BURTON. May the lord god grant you a good place in heaven. See you soon."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, or to use the LiveChat on gmp.police.uk.

People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111.

This article was written by Jack Tooth. Jack is the reporter for The Messenger and covers anything and everything from within the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford.

To contact him, email jack.tooth@newsquest.co.uk or follow @JTRTooth on Twitter.