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Tottenham star Aurier returns to France after brother’s death, vows not to seek revenge

Tottenham Hotspur full-back Serge Aurier has returned to France to be with his mother following the death of his brother and promised not to seek revenge.

Christopher was shot in the stomach outside a nightclub in Toulouse on Monday morning and was confirmed dead at the hospital according to Europe 1.

The 26-year-old was a professional footballer and started his career at French club Lens along with his brother in 2009.

Spurs defender Aurier featured in his side’s 3-1 victory over Newcastle United in Wednesday’s Premier League game, his first match since the death of his brother.