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Former Burton Albion right-back Maynard shot and killed in Amsterdam

Authorities are investigating the death of the former defender, who eyewitnesses say was attacked by men on a scooter

Former Volendam, Royal Antwerp and Burton Albion right-back Kelvin Maynard was shot and killed on Wednesday in the south eastern district of Amsterdam. The local police confirmed the death of the 32-year-old on Thursday morning.

Reports in the Netherlands state that eyewitnesses claimed two men on a motor scooter carried out the attack, with Maynard said to have tried to seek shelter in a nearby fire station. Maynard's car came to a stop next to the building and the player did not emerge.