Man stabbed to death at Birmingham nightclub named as footballer Cody Fisher, 23

A man who was stabbed to death on the dancefloor of a nightclub in Birmingham has been named as 23-year-old Cody Fisher.

Police were called to The Crane nightclub on Adderley Street in Digbeth just before 11.45pm yesterday (26 December) to reports that the 23-year-old had been stabbed.

Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead around 30 minutes later.

West Midlands Police said they believe Cody was approached by a group of people, and was then stabbed.

The victim was a semi-professional footballer who had also played for Bromsgrove Sporting.

His family have today paid tribute to him.

In a statement, they said: “They have broken our hearts; I have lost my best friend. My family and I are asking for privacy and respectfulness at this heart-breaking time.”

Bromsgrove Sporting also paid tribute to Cody on Twitter. The club wrote: “All of us at Bromsgrove Sporting Football Club are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Cody Fisher.

“Cody, was a friend to many at the club and we send our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.”

Detectives are viewing CCTV from the nightclub and are urging anyone who was in the area at the time to get in touch.

No one has been arrested at this stage.

West Midlands police statement

Det Insp Michelle Thurgood, leading the investigation, said: “This was a young man enjoying himself with friends on a Boxing Day night out and our thoughts are with his friends and family today.

“We know there were hundreds of people in the nightclub at the time. While we’ve spoken to a number of them already, we still need to hear from anyone who was there and who witnessed or even filmed what happened.

“We believe that the victim was approached by a group of people, and was then stabbed, so we’re working hard to identify all of those involved.”

The scene remains closed today while officers gather evidence, and neighbourhood officers will be patrolling the area over the coming days to offer reassurance.

Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch with police via Live Chat, quoting log 3792 of 26 December. Alternatively, submit information, pictures or video here. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.