New York Red Bulls Youth Coach Mike Jones Stabbed to Death
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New York Red Bulls Youth Coach Mike Jones Stabbed to Death
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-19873810
Just horrible. RIPA 25-year-old British man who was working as a football coach in the US has been stabbed to death in New York.
Mike Jones, originally of Tarleton, Lancashire, was attacked in Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday, the New York Police Department (NYPD) said.
Mr Jones, who coached the New York Red Bulls juniors, was declared dead on arrival at Bellevue Hospital, New York.
An NYPD spokesman said the coach had been found with a severed ear and stab wounds to his head and neck.
'Cannot believe it'
His father Perry said one of his son's friends had alerted the family to contact the NYPD via the social media website Facebook.
CCTV footage of a suspect has been released by the NYPD
"I contacted the police and I was totally shocked, I was expecting to hear he had been injured in an accident," said Mr Perry.
"We just cannot believe it."
He said his son spent 10 months a year in the US working as a coach and had just got his own apartment with two friends.
Mr Jones added: "He loved New York and he loved the lifestyle and was working hoping to get a visa so he could stay there full time."
Officers answering an emergency call found Mr Jones on the street near 25 West 14th Street at about 04:30 local time (09:30 BST).
The NYPD spokesman confirmed a "homicide investigation" was under way.
Premier League stars
Mr Jones had been a coach with the Youth Training Programme of the New York Red Bulls for the past five years.
"He was a tremendous individual, a fantastic coach who loved soccer and a terrific friend for many of us," the club said in a statement.
Perry Jones Perry Jones said his son loved living in New York
"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 New York Red Bulls are one of the leading teams in US Major League Soccer (MLS).
Current players include former English Premier League stars Thierry Henry, formerly of Arsenal, and Tim Cahill, who played for Everton.
"It is absolutely horrendous," said Betty Parkinson, chair of Tarleton Corinthians, for whom Mr Jones used to play.
'Devastated club'
Her husband John, the club treasurer, said Mr Jones had been with the senior team from the age of 17 until he went to the US on a scholarship.
"He came home around November time and played football with us. So he kept in touch with everybody. He was just one of the lads," he said.
His former manager Dave Nelson said: "I feel anger, upset and absolute devastation. You wouldn't want that to happen to anyone.
"Mike was such a nice guy - down to earth, outgoing, funny, always up for some banter but he knew when to be serious, loving and caring."
Mr Jones is a former pupil of Tarleton High School, studied sports science at Edge Hill University and also played for Hesketh Bank FC.
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WOW, RIP. My heart goes out to his family, dieing at a young age.
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RIP. horrible way to go, I hope the people/person that did it burn in the deepest shithole of hell. my prayers go out to the family and friends. Shocking
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Had to be a mugging I'd say. Absolutely terrible.
Rest in Peace.
Rest in Peace.
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What kind of mugger slices off an ear, and stabs you repeatedly?
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VivaStPauli wrote:What kind of mugger slices off an ear, and stabs you repeatedly?
A very angry, jobless and poor one, mayhap? Though I must correct myself now since the reports are out that the police are ruling out a mugging.
Wouldn't be surprised if the fella that did this had a mental problem. It will be interesting when the facts actually come out about this.
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dem New York City streets aint kind. Especially in Manhattan
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RIP
there are reports that he had was arguing with a man before he was killed and the NYPD already as a suspect they are looking for.
And he was slashed in the neck according to NYPD
there are reports that he had was arguing with a man before he was killed and the NYPD already as a suspect they are looking for.
And he was slashed in the neck according to NYPD
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Catracho wrote:dem New York City streets aint kind. Especially in Manhattan
Catracho wrote:dem New York City streets aint kind. Especially in Manhattan
well it was 4:30 am in the morning according to reports in Union Sq (where there are alot of homeless people). Always chances so being mugged there at that time.
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Poor man, Rest in peace.
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that's sad. NYC is not safe at nights. Poor fella.
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Depends where and when in New York you are; I've been living here for 25 years and I've never been mugged. I actually was told this story by some friends tonight and I was a bit shocked to hear it. I mean it's never good to be out THAT late, but I don't find Union Square to be a bad neighborhood. I don't think it's ever a great idea to be strolling around alone at 4 in the morning, I doubt that's just a New York thing.
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I don't know, around these parts here, you can go wherever, whenever, alone, even if it's the middle of the night.
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Re: New York Red Bulls Youth Coach Mike Jones Stabbed to Death
Catracho wrote:dem New York City streets aint kind. Especially in Manhattan
....
Statistically Manhattan is the second safest part of NYC, second only to Staten Island...
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