Cody Fisher

2022 - 12 - 27

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Cody Fisher stabbed to death on Birmingham nightclub dance floor (BBC News)

Cody Fisher's "heart-broken" family pays tribute to their "best friend" who died in a nightclub.

It said "our thoughts are with the victim, and his family and friends" and staff were working closely with investigators. Anyone could have brought anything in." In a statement, the venue said its staff were "deeply shocked and saddened" by the incident, which happened shortly before the event was due to finish at midnight. "Cody, was a friend to many at the club and we send our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones." [posted a tribute](https://www.stratfordtownfc.co.uk/news/our-thoughts-and-prayers-are-with-all-friends-and-family-following-the-tragic-loss-of-cody-fisher-on-boxing-day?id=417659) on its website that said: "Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Cody Fisher. A 23-year-old man stabbed to death on the dance floor of a Birmingham nightclub has been described as a "best friend" by his family.

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Tributes to Bards player stabbed to death in Digbeth nightclub (Stratford upon Avon Herald)

West Midlands Police said a murder investigation was launched after Cody Fisher, 23, was killed on the dancefloor at The Crane nightclub in Adderley Street.

Cody was the most loveliest lad you could meet," he said. “We know there were hundreds of people in the nightclub at the time. I was shocked and could not believe the news," he said. "He was a little bit unlucky with injuries. He will be sorely missed." The family said in a tribute: "They have broken our hearts; I have lost my best friend.

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Birmingham nightclub stabbing victim named as footballer Cody Fisher (Sky News)

Police said hundreds of people were at the nightclub at the time of the stabbing on Boxing Day. A murder investigation has been launched and detectives are ...

I had cargo trousers on with pockets full. His family said in a statement: "They have broken our hearts; I have lost my best friend. A murder investigation has been launched and detectives are reviewing CCTV from the venue. He'd do anything for you." Police said hundreds of people were at the nightclub at the time of the stabbing. Police said hundreds of people were at the nightclub at the time of the stabbing on Boxing Day.

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Birmingham nightclub stabbing victim named as 23-year-old Cody ... (The Guardian)

Footballer's family say they lost their 'best friend' in Boxing Day attack and plead for privacy.

Crane nightclub said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened that a man lost his life last night as our Boxing Day event came to a close. Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Cody. “We know there were hundreds of people in the nightclub at the time.

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Birmingham nightclub stabbing victim named as footballer Cody ... (Manchester Evening News)

Cody Fisher, 23, suffered fatal stab wounds in the Boxing Day attack.

"We know there were hundreds of people in the nightclub at the time. What happened to me next was horrific'](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/badger-baiting-greater-manchester-daniel-25639651) [Predator who filmed teen girls having sex tries to get out of jail... because they were over 16](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/predator-who-filmed-teen-girls-25799588.amp) [I took the Greater Manchester bus journey quite unlike any other - and it's left me very confused](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/took-greater-manchester-bus-journey-25763806.amp) ['My dad took his own life at Christmas because his benefits were cut'](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/my-dad-took-life-christmas-25808990.amp) [What lies behind Manchester city centre's 10 most unusual doorways hidden in plain sight](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/nostalgia/what-lies-behind-manchester-city-25760800.amp) Tributes from across the footballing world and beyond have poured in for Redditch-born Cody, who was a defender. Cody featured for Alvechurch ahead of the 2018/19 season before signing for Stratford Town in September 2018. [Alternatively, submit information, pictures or video here.](https://mipp.police.uk/operation/20HQ22L31-PO1) Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. There, he went on to establish himself as a first-team regular. "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.” Detectives are viewing CCTV from the nightclub and are urging anyone who was in the area at the time to get in touch. Tonight Det Insp Michelle Thurgood, who is 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. In September 2021, he was named as fans' man of the match after scoring for Bromsgrove in his debut during a 2-0 FA Cup win. A family today issued a moving tribute after police named the victim of a fatal Boxing Day stabbing at a Birmingham nightclub.

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Cody Fisher named as Digbeth murder victim after footballer, 23 ... (Birmingham Live)

Cody Fisher, 23, was stabbed to death at Crane nightclub in Digbeth on Boxing Day.

[Walsall](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/walsall) FC also penned a touching message. [statement](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/shocked-saddened-crane-issue-statement-25843306) from the nightclub read: "We are all deeply shocked and saddened that a man lost his life last night as our Boxing Day event came to a close. [here](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/) [here](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) We do not feel it is right to hold our New Years Eve event under these circumstances. “We know there were hundreds of people in the nightclub at the time. We are working closely with West Midlands Police as they investigate this crime. Cody Fisher RIEP [rest in eternal peace]. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. I have lost my best friend. Cody Fisher, 23, was murdered at [Crane nightclub](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/digbeth-crane-nightclub-murder-everything-25843719) in [Digbeth](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/digbeth) on Boxing Day.

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Birmingham nightclub stab victim named as footballer as family say ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Cody Fisher was on a night out at Crane in central Birmingham with friends on Boxing Day when the brutal attack took place, just before 11.45pm.

The Crane issued a statement via Instagram, saying: “We are deeply shocked and saddened that a man lost his life last night as our Boxing Day event came to a close. A statement from the family said: "They have broken our hearts; I have lost my best friend. Don’t get these people that think they’re hard but carry a knife with them everywhere they go…" Det Insp Michelle Thurgood of West Midlands Police, 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. “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.

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Man stabbed to death at Birmingham nightclub named as footballer ... (Birmingham World)

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 ...

“We know there were hundreds of people in the nightclub at the time. Bromsgrove Sporting also paid tribute to Cody on Twitter. My family and I are asking for privacy and respectfulness at this heart-breaking time.” Advertisement

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CRANE Birmingham stabbing victim named as non-league ... (NME.com)

Birmingham Police have revealed the identity of the 23-year-old man who was murdered inside the CRANE nightclub this week.

The relevant CCTV footage is with West Midlands Police and we are working closely with any requests to assist them with their enquiries. The venue’s team wrote in their aforementioned public statement: “All ticketholders will be contacted directly and refunded by the relevant ticket providers.” Upon news of Fisher’s death emerging yesterday, CRANE organisers wrote in a statement that they were “deeply shocked and saddened” by the incident. We will continue to work closely with West Midlands Police.” A lot of them were definitely looking to cause trouble, they clearly weren’t there to enjoy the music.” The boy had fell to his knees and as he went to get up the person stabbed him in the neck area from what I could see. This includes the deployment of metal detectors, pat downs, pocket checks, wallet inspections, bag searches and age verification procedures. The person that stabbed him had a T-shirt over the lower part of his face.” [December 27, 2022] [Mixmag](https://mixmag.net/read/birmingham-nightclub-murder-victim-cody-fisher-non-league-footballer-crane-news) notes that Fisher spent much of his youth playing football in the Birmingham City FC Academy, and progressed to non-league clubs like Bromsgrove Sporting, Stourbridge FC and finally Stratford Town. My family and I are asking for privacy and respectfulness at this heart-breaking time.” He was so close, and we’re a family club… His family said tonight: "They have broken our hearts; I have lost my best friend.

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Cody Fisher stabbed to death on Birmingham nightclub dance floor (BBC News)

Cody Fisher's "heart-broken" family pays tribute to their "best friend" who died in a nightclub.

It said "our thoughts are with the victim, and his family and friends" and staff were working closely with investigators. Anyone could have brought anything in." In a statement, the venue said its staff were "deeply shocked and saddened" by the incident, which happened shortly before the event was due to finish at midnight. "Cody, was a friend to many at the club and we send our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones." [posted a tribute](https://www.stratfordtownfc.co.uk/news/our-thoughts-and-prayers-are-with-all-friends-and-family-following-the-tragic-loss-of-cody-fisher-on-boxing-day?id=417659) on its website that said: "Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Cody Fisher. A 23-year-old man stabbed to death on the dance floor of a Birmingham nightclub has been described as a "best friend" by his family.

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Cody Fisher: Murder probe launched into death of Stratford Town ... (Banbury Guardian)

Cody Fisher was enjoying a night out with friends on Boxing Day when he was stabbed to death on the dancefloor of a nightclub in Digbeth, Birmingham.

"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. The 23-year-old, named locally as Cody Fisher, was enjoying a night out with friends at The Crane in Digbeth when he was approached by a group of people and stabbed just before midnight on Boxing Day (Monday, December 26). [West Midlands Police](https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/), said: "This was a young man enjoying himself with friends on a Boxing Day night out. I’m just so sorry for him.” [Birmingham](http://birminghamworld.com) including for Stratford Town Football Club, was pronounced dead 30 minutes after the incident despite best efforts to save him. Our thoughts are with his friends and family today.

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Who was footballer Cody Fisher?... (The Sun)

A FOOTBALLER has been killed following an incident at a nightclub in Birmingham.Cody Fisher, 23, has passed away following an alleged stabbing at the.

Who was Cody Fisher? Who was footballer Cody Fisher? His club, Stratford Town FC said: "Everyone at Stratford Town FC is saddened to hear of the tragic loss of one of our own players Cody Fisher.

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Cody Fisher: Police issue appeal over fatal stabbing of footballer in ... (Sky News)

The Stratford Town FC player was stabbed on the dancefloor of The Crane nightclub in Digbeth just before 11.45pm on Boxing Day. Police have launched a ...

Detectives are viewing CCTV from the venue and urge anyone who was in the area to get in touch. "We know there were hundreds of people in the nightclub at the time. Mr Fisher's family said in a statement: "They have broken our hearts; I have lost my best friend. Police have launched a murder investigation and are viewing CCTV from the venue. I love you forever Cody Fisher." She wrote: "You didn't deserve any of this.

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Cody Fisher: Girlfriend's tribute to footballer stabbed on Boxing Day (Metro)

The girlfriend of a footballer who was stabbed to death on a nightclub dancefloor on Boxing Day has shared a tribute, saying 'You didn't deserve any of ...

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. A statement posted on the club’s Instagram page said: ‘We are all deeply shocked and saddened that a man lost his life last night as our Boxing Day event came to a close. A lot of them were definitely looking to cause trouble, they clearly weren’t there to enjoy the music.’ ‘Searches are conducted in accordance with SIA (Security Industry Authority) guidance and best practice. This includes the deployment of metal detectors, pat downs, pocket checks, wallet inspections, bag searches and age verification procedures. ‘We are working closely with West Midlands Police as they investigate this crime. The family of Mr Fisher, who played football for Bromsgrove Sporting, also paid tribute, saying: ‘They have broken our hearts; I have lost my best friend. Police said hundreds of people were in attendance at the nightclub at the time of the stabbing and urged any witnesses to come forward. I had cargo trousers on with pockets full. Anyone could have brought anything in.’ I’m so sorry this has happened to you my baby please come home. I love you forever Cody Fisher.’

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Cody Fisher: Murder arrests over Birmingham nightclub stabbing (BBC News)

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death on the floor of a nightclub in Birmingham. Cody Fisher, 23, who was a ...

In a statement, the venue said its staff were "deeply shocked and saddened" by the incident and were working closely with investigators. The force said hundreds of people were in the nightclub at the time and that it had set up a The non-league world in the West Midlands was "one big family" he said, adding that he and others had been left "devastated" at the news. "We've been really pleased with the response from the public and have already had a number of witness accounts and images sent through, which will help with our investigation." Cody had been in the Birmingham City FC Academy and was also a trainee with Walsall, according to social media and local media posts. West Midlands Police said it had been pleased with the public response and had received photos and statements which were helping the investigation.

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Cody Fisher: two men arrested on suspicion of murder (The Guardian)

Footballer was stabbed death in Birmingham nightclub on Boxing Day.

In a statement released through West Midlands police, his family said: “They have broken our hearts; I have lost my best friend. His girlfriend, Jess Chatwin, called Fisher “my whole world, the love of my life, my best friend” in a tribute online. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a footballer who was stabbed to death in a nightclub on Boxing Day.

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Cody Fisher: Family pay tribute to footballer, 23, killed in ... (ITV News)

Cody Fisher was attacked in the Crane venue in Adderley Street, Digbeth, just before 11.45pm, West Midlands Police said. | ITV News Central.

"We know there were hundreds of people in the nightclub at the time. A statement posted on the club’s Instagram page said: “We are all deeply shocked and saddened that a man lost his life last night as our Boxing Day event came to a close. "We do not feel it is right to hold our New Year’s Eve event under these circumstances. "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." In response to suggestions that security on the night was inadequate, the nightclub added: "We have a thorough search policy in place for any and all patrons entering and leaving the venue. “Cody was a friend to many at the club and we send our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.”

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Police praise public response to death of footballer Cody Fisher (Hunts Post)

The 23-year-old was stabbed in the Crane venue in Digbeth, just before 11.45pm on Boxing Day while out with friends.

A statement published by the police and attributed to Mr Fisher’s family said: “They have broken our hearts; I have lost my best friend. We’re really pleased with the response so far, but are still appealing for people to get in touch who saw/recorded what happened.” Posting on the social media site, they wrote: “@DetectivesWMP have been working through the night and the investigation continues.

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Birmingham stabbing: Clubgoers 'filmed Cody Fisher's final ... (The Independent)

Cody Fisher was on a night out at The Crane nightcub in Digbeth on Boxing Day when he was approached by a group of people on the dancefloor and attacked. He ...

My whole world, the love of my life, my best friend. The person, believed to be filming the video, adds: “He’s not even moving fam. The camera reportedly zooms in and out on the scene as medics try to save Mr Fisher’s life.

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Cody Fisher: Young boy pays tribute to 'best PE teacher' outside ... (The Independent)

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering the 23-year-old, who was stabbed on the dancefloor of the Crane nightclub in Digbeth just before midnight.

A lot of them were definitely looking to cause trouble, they clearly weren’t there to enjoy the music.” “My whole world, the love of my life, my best friend. I promise to do everything to get you the justice you deserve. “I will make you proud with my football and I will never forget you.” You were the best PE teacher and you inspired me so much,” he wrote. May he rest in peace,” a message on the school’s Twitter account said.

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