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Tottenham footballer Serge Aurier's brother 'shot dead in France'

Christophe Aurier's killer is still on the run after the incident reportedly took place outside a nightclub in Toulouse in south-west France.

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The brother of Tottenham Hotspur player Serge Aurier has died - with French media reporting that he was shot dead in Toulouse, reports Sky News.

In a statement, Spurs said: "The club is deeply saddened to confirm media reports that Serge Aurier's brother passed away in the early hours of this morning.

"We are supporting Serge at this difficult time and we ask that the privacy of the player and his family is respected.

"Everybody at the club sends their sincerest condolences to Serge and his family. Our thoughts are with them all."

Christophe Aurier's killer is still on the run after the incident reportedly took place outside a nightclub in the early hours of today.

Read more of this report from Sky News.