Rio Ferdinand appeal

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Rio Ferdinand appeal
The Metropolitan Police in conjunction The Sun Newspaper have released a unique murder appeal from footballer Rio Ferdinand. The Sun newspaper are also offering a £10000 reward in addition to the reward of up to £20000 being offered by the Met police for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the murder of Rio McFarlane. Rio McFarlane, 18, was murdered on Monday 6 September 2010 in Dragon Road, SE15. At approx 21.30hrs nearby police officers heard a gunshot fired and diverted to investigate. On arrival they found Rio McFarlane, aged 18, suffering a gunshot wound. The ambulance service attended but Rio died from a single gunshot wound to the chest. Like his namesake, Rio McFarlane was a promising young footballer from Peckham. He had no involvement in crime and police believe his murder may have been a case of mistaken identity. Rio Ferdinand said: “I grew up in Peckham with Rio’s brother Anthony and have known the McFarlane family for many years, so I wanted to do something to help them get justice for Rio’s murder. “I believe that the community can make a difference but it’s important for people to come forward and talk to police.” Anthony McFarlane, Rio’s brother said: “It is impossible to describe the loss we feel. My brother was a good young man, who has been snatched from us through this violent murder. All we have left is the hope that, one day, we will see the person who killed him brought to justice. “We ask the …

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