Footballer Shot Dead In Amsterdam

Kelvin Maynard, a former Burton Albion defender was shot and killed near a fire station, while in his car.

Police in Amsterdam have launched a manhunt for two men on a black scooter, after they killed a footballer, Kelvin Maynard on Wednesday night.

He was 32 years old. The Dutch-Surinamese player was playing for non-league Dutch club Quick Boys.

Local reports said Maynard, who also once played for Royal Antwerp was attempting to escape the gunmen by driving towards a nearby fire station.

He crashed into the station and fire-fighters attempted to help Maynard. But he tragically died from his injuries, reported The SUN.

Police are appealing for information on the men on the scooter.

A police statement said: “We can confirm that the fatal victim of the shooting incident on Langbroekdreef last night was 32-year-old Kelvin Maynard.

“The investigation into his death is in full swing.”