Man stabbed to demise on Birmingham nightclub dancefloor named

A 23-year-old man who was stabbed to demise on a nightclub dancefloor on Boxing Day has been named as footballer Cody Fisher.

Mr Fisher, who performed for Stratford City FC, had been on an evening out with buddies at The Crane in Digbeth, Birmingham when he was approached by a bunch of individuals and stabbed simply earlier than midnight.

Regardless of efforts to save lots of him, he was pronounced useless round half an hour after officers have been referred to as, West Midlands Police stated.

His household have now paid tribute to the footballer, who beforehand performed at Bromsgrove Sporting, saying they’ve misplaced their “greatest pal”.

The assertion stated: “They’ve damaged our hearts; I’ve misplaced my greatest pal. My household and I are asking for privateness and respectfulness at this heartbreaking time.”

A pal of Mr Fisher, who had performed alongside him at Bromsgrove, earlier informed Sky Information: “He was genuinely one of many nicest individuals you possibly can hope to satisfy. He’d do something for you.”

In a flurry of statements posted to Twitter, golf equipment paid tribute to their former participant.

The @SportingFC account posted: “All of us at Bromsgrove Sporting Soccer Membership are deeply saddened to be taught of the passing of Cody Fisher. Cody was a pal to many on the membership and we ship our deepest condolences to his household and family members.”

A second tribute from Stourbridge FC, one other membership for which Mr Fisher had performed, stated its members have been “devastated” to listen to of his demise. “Our ideas are together with his household and buddies at this terrible time, relaxation in peace Cody,” the assertion learn.

The Walsall FC Academy additionally expressed disappointment on the demise of Mr Fisher, whom it recognized as certainly one of its former students. Walsall FC echoed the sentiment, including: “We’re devastated to listen to this terrible information. Our ideas are together with his household & buddies at this troublesome time.”

Police stated Mr Fisher was approached by a bunch of individuals earlier than he was stabbed. Nobody has been arrested for the homicide at this stage, and police are urging anybody who was within the space on the time to get in contact.

Detective inspector Michelle Thurgood, who’s main the investigation, stated: “This was a younger man having fun with himself with buddies on a Boxing Day evening out, and our ideas are together with his family and friends at this time.

“We all know there have been lots of of individuals within the nightclub on the time. Whereas we’ve spoken to quite a few them already, we nonetheless want to listen to from anybody who was there and who witnessed and even filmed what occurred.

“We imagine the sufferer was approached by a bunch of individuals, and was then stabbed, so we’re working laborious to determine all of these concerned.”

Detectives are reviewing CCTV from the nightclub in an try to determine the offender.

The Crane cancelled its New 12 months’s Eve occasion in mild of the incident and stated it was working carefully with police as they proceed to analyze.

A press release posted on the membership’s Instagram web page stated: “We’re all deeply shocked and saddened {that a} man misplaced his life final evening as our Boxing Day occasion got here to a detailed. Our ideas are with the sufferer and his household and buddies.

“We’re working carefully with West Midlands Police as they examine this crime. We encourage anyone who witnessed this incident, or has any data to share which can assist West Midlands Police, to contact them straight.

“We don’t really feel it’s proper to carry our New 12 months’s Eve occasion below these circumstances. All ticket holders will likely be contacted straight and refunded by the related ticket suppliers.”

The scene stays closed on Tuesday whereas officers collect proof, and officers will likely be patrolling the world over the approaching days to supply reassurance.

Anybody with data has been requested to get in contact through Reside Chat, quoting log 3792 of 26 December. Alternatively, you’ll be able to submit data, footage or video right here. Crimestoppers may be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.