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Cody Fisher: Murder arrests over Birmingham nightclub stabbing - BBC

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man who was stabbed to death on a nightclub dance floor in Birmingham.

Cody Fisher, 23, who was a non-league footballer and school sports coach, was attacked at The Crane nightclub, just before midnight on Boxing Day.

Paying tribute, his family said his death had "broken our hearts".

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Birmingham just after midnight. A second man, 21, was arrested in London.

The incident happened just before 23:45 GMT at the club, on Adderley Street, Digbeth, where police believe he was approached by a group before being stabbed.

West Midlands Police said it had been pleased with the public response and had received photos and statements which were helping the investigation.

Mr Fisher played left-back for clubs including Bromsgrove Sporting, Stourbridge and Stratford Town.

Walsall Football Club, where Mr Fisher had previously played, held a minute's silence before youth team training on Wednesday.

Before training this morning our U18, U16 and U15 players held a minutes silence as a mark of respect for former scholar Cody Fisher following the tragic events on boxing day.#RIP Cody pic.twitter.com/5MdYuOWsc1
— Walsall FC Academy (@WFC_Academy) December 28, 2022

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Woodrow First School, where Mr Fisher coached children, said everyone had been left devastated over the tragic and needless death of the "bright, friendly and talented young man".

"Many of the children at school know Cody as their sports coach and have enjoyed working with him," it tweeted.

Tributes will be held at a match against Stratford on 2 January, Bromsgrove Sporting chairman Mike Burke said.

He added the event would be an opportunity to "show our love and respect to him on that day".

"There's nothing we can say can make the family feel any better, but we can just send our thoughts out to them at this really sad time," Mr Burke said.

Steve Beech, who worked at Stourbridge when Mr Fisher signed for the team, said he had watched as tributes had "flooded in" for the player.

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.

Describing him as a "special player", former Stratford Town manager Dean Holdsworth said it was "very difficult to comprehend that this sort of news could come out about one of your friends, one of your family and one of your players on what seems like a normal party evening".

Other clubs, including Birmingham City, paid their own tributes.

It tweeted: "The thoughts of everyone at Blues are with Cody Fisher's family and friends at this extremely difficult time."

Cody had been in the Birmingham City FC Academy and was also a trainee with Walsall, according to social media and local media posts.

Stratford-on-Avon MP Nadhim Zahawi tweeted he had contacted the chairman of Stratford Town to offer any help he could.

"My thoughts and prayers are with Cody's family and the Team in Stratford," the cabinet minister said.

"Those committing such mindless violence/crimes must be brought to justice."

Det Ch Insp Ian Ingram, from West Midlands Police, said "good progress" was being made in the investigation.

"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."

A police van outside The Crane nightclub

He continued: "Cody's family and friends are devastated by what happened, and we'll continue to work to bring them answers.

"It's vital that we hear from everybody who saw any part of what happened that night - no matter how insignificant they think it might be."

The force said hundreds of people were in the nightclub at the time and that it had set up a dedicated website where images and footage from the night could be uploaded.

In a statement, the venue said its staff were "deeply shocked and saddened" by the incident and were working closely with investigators.

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2022-12-28 15:43:36Z
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Merseyside Police have 'tremendous intelligence' over pub killing of Elle Edwards - but no sign of gun - Sky News

Police investigating the shooting of Elle Edwards on Christmas Eve say they've had "some tremendous intelligence" but are still searching for the gun that killed her.

Forensic officers remained at the Lighthouse Inn on Wednesday, the pub where the 26-year-old was killed on Christmas Eve.

The area outside and part of the car park remained behind a cordon four days after Ms Edwards was killed while out with friends in Wallasey Village, Merseyside.

Deputy Chief Constable Ian Critchley said police "had received some tremendous intelligence and community support to help us with our investigation".

He said officers "will not rest" until they get justice for Ms Edwards' family.

"I am still appealing for information in relation to anybody who knows who the person was responsible for pulling that trigger in the most indiscriminate, most appalling way," he told reporters.

"Anybody who knows where the weapon is, anybody who has harboured or has any information at all, we still want to hear from them."

On Boxing Day, a man aged 30 from Tranmere was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, and a woman aged 18 from Rock Ferry was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

Ms Edwards' family has been left "devastated" and "inconsolable" by her death, police said in their appeal to the public for information.

Friends of Ms Edwards told Sky News they were dancing and enjoying a night out when "in a split second" everything changed.

Meg and Jess, who did not give their surnames, told Sky News they thought the gunshots they heard were fireworks until they saw their friend lying on the floor.

"We went to go get a drink and we were at the bar and we just heard bangs," Jess said.

"The second I heard Elle, I was like, 'It's not, it's not, it's not'.

"I could see her on the floor, people around her trying to help her.

"You just feel hopeless, you can't help, you can't do anything."

Ms Edwards' sister Meg, who lives in Dubai, had left the venue sometime earlier.

"It plays on your mind, knowing whether she should have gone home," she said, adding: "We had been dancing and singing and now she's on the floor."

Members of the Wirral community have also been paying emotional tributes to Ms Edwards.

Wirral Borough Council leader Jeanette Williams said the "most heart-breaking aspect" was that she was not the intended target of the attack.

On Wednesday, Merseyside police renewed their appeal for anyone with information or dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage to come forward.

Chief Constable Serena Kennedy pledged a "relentless" search for those responsible for the "callous and cold-blooded murder".

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Strikes: Airport, rail and driving test staff resume strikes - BBC

Border Force staff are beginning the second in a series of strikes at UK airports until New Year's Eve.

Around 1,000 members of the PCS union, many of whom work in passport control, will walk out from 28 to 31 December.

Rail disruption will also continue on Wednesday and Thursday, with TSSA union members at Great Western Railway and West Midlands Trains on strike.

Driving examiners are continuing a rolling walkout which will continue into January.

The Border Force strikes are over pay, jobs and conditions as the cost of living rises.

Civil servants will join military personnel to cover the strikers at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Glasgow airports, as well as the Port of Newhaven.

Earlier strikes from 23 to 26 December caused minimal disruption. A spokesperson for Heathrow said immigration halls for travellers were "free flowing" and that the airport experienced "no issues" resulting from the first series of strikes.

Meanwhile, driving examiners and rural payment officers at more than 250 sites across the UK are holding rolling strikes from 13 December to 16 January.

Members of the PCS union at 71 driving test centres in eastern England and the Midlands will be on strike over five days from Wednesday.

The PCS is calling for a 10% pay rise, better pensions, job security and no cuts to redundancy terms for all its members but the government has said the requested pay rises are "unaffordable".

Ahead of the first wave of airport staff strikes, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said his priorities were to reduce inflation.

"Part of that is being responsible when it comes to setting public sector pay. In the long term it's the right thing for the whole country that we beat inflation," Mr Sunak said.

Disruption to travel is also expected during upcoming rail strikes in January.

TSSA members who work for Great Western Railway and West Midlands Trains will walk out from midday on Wednesday 28 December until midnight on Thursday. Talks between the union and two rail firms have yet to result in an agreement.

Nadine Rae, organising director at the TSSA, told the BBC the union believed negotiations had been progressing - but after almost four weeks of talks, the result was "completely different from what we were talking about".

That suggested the government "had interfered with the negotiation process", said Ms Rae.

A spokesperson for the Department for Transport said the transport secretary and rail minister had "worked hard to facilitate a fair and reasonable offer and it is incredibly disappointing that some continue to strike".

"We urge them to step back, reconsider and get back round the table, so we can start 2023 by ending this damaging dispute."

Separately, members of the TSSA employed by Network Rail, which owns and maintains the UK's rail system, have already agreed a deal over pay and conditions.

They will get at least a 9% wage rise over two years and there will be no compulsory redundancies until the end of January in 2025.

The latest wave of rail staff strikes is expected to disrupt journeys for those travelling back to work after Christmas and New Year breaks.

RMT union members at Network Rail will resume their strike action over pay and conditions on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 January.

They will walk out again on 6 and 7 January and there is a ban on any overtime for RMT members from 18 December to 2 January.

The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said the striking RMT rail staff would mean only around 20% of services will operate and "half of the network will shut down".

"There are likely to be even fewer services on 5 January due to a strike by drivers who belong to [the union] Aslef," the RDG warned.

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2022-12-28 09:05:42Z
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Cody Fisher: Police issue appeal over fatal stabbing of footballer in Birmingham nightclub as friend says 'I love you forever' in tribute - Sky News

Police have issued a fresh appeal for information about the alleged murder of footballer Cody Fisher as a friend paid tribute to him, begging for him to come home.

Mr Fisher, 23, was stabbed on the dancefloor of the Crane nightclub in the Digbeth area of Birmingham just before 11.45pm on Boxing Day.

Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead around half an hour later. A murder investigation has been launched.

One of his friends, Jess Chatwin, paid tribute to the footballer on Twitter, in a tweet that is no longer public.

She wrote: "You didn't deserve any of this. I'm so sorry this has happened to you my baby please come home. I love you forever Cody Fisher."

She also wrote in her Instagram bio: "Love you forever my code".

West Midlands Police wrote on Twitter: "Detectives have been working through the night and the investigation continues.

"We're really pleased with the response so far, but are still appealing for people to get in touch who saw/recorded what happened."

They included a link to submit information and photos or video footage.

In the appeal, they say no one has been arrested so far.

Detective Inspector Michelle Thurgood, who is leading the investigation, said in a statement on the West Midlands Police page: "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."

Mr Fisher's family said in a statement: "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."

Mr Fisher played for Stratford Town FC, who are in the Southern League Premier Division Central. He had also played for Bromsgrove Sporting.

Stratford Town's chairman, Jed McCrory, told Sky News that "everyone is devastated by the news" and described Mr Fisher as a "talented footballer" and a "lovely, lovely young man".

One of Mr Fisher's friends, who played with him last season at Bromsgrove, told Sky News: "He was genuinely one of the nicest people you could hope to meet. He'd do anything for you."

The club released a statement and described Mr Fisher's death as a "tragic loss", adding: "Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Cody."

They said they were "deeply shocked and saddened" by the incident and added that the club's New Year's Eve event has been cancelled.

Detectives are viewing CCTV from the venue and urge anyone who was in the area to get in touch. The club will remain closed while evidence is collected, and police will remain in the area.

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2022-12-28 08:57:49Z
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Selasa, 27 Desember 2022

Cody Fisher stabbed to death on Birmingham nightclub dance floor - BBC

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.

Cody Fisher, a non-league footballer and school sport coach, was fatally injured at The Crane nightclub, just before 23:45 GMT on 26 December.

Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead about 30 minutes later, West Midlands Police said.

His family said: "They have broken our hearts; I have lost my best friend."

Police are appealing for witnesses.

The incident happened during a Boxing Day event at the club, on Adderley Street, Digbeth and featured well-known techno DJ Marco Carola.

Mr Fisher played left back in local non-league football around Birmingham.

His picture, released by West Midlands police, shows him in the colours of a Bromsgrove side, and he also played for Stratford Town and Stourbridge.

He had been in the Birmingham City FC Academy, and was also a trainee with Walsall, according to social media and local media posts.

Police believe Mr Fisher was approached by a group before being stabbed and are urging anyone in the club to get in touch.

"We know there were hundreds of people in the nightclub at the time," added Det Insp Thurgood.

"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."

One clubber told the PA news agency there were "groups of lads" who were "looking to cause trouble".

"As soon as me and my friends walked in, we got a very weird vibe and the atmosphere wasn't good," said Sydnee Power, 23, from Birmingham.

Another attendee from Wolverhampton said the event was a "disaster waiting to happen".

"Me and the friend I was with, not once did we get asked to clear our pockets out even though mine were full. I had cargo trousers on with pockets full," he said.

"They didn't even touch me whilst searching me, they just followed the outline of my body with their hands then tapped me to say go on through.

"Obviously you want everyone to have a good time and enjoy themselves [but] when we got in I said to my friend: 'That's the worst search I've ever seen'. Anyone could have brought anything in."

'Friend to many'

Bromsgrove Sporting FC tweeted it was "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."

Stratford Town FC posted a tribute on its website that said: "Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Cody Fisher.

"Our thoughts are with the you at this very difficult time.

"Cody made 54 appearance for The Bards and having started with the club in 2018."

Woodrow First School, where Mr Fisher coached children, said: "Everyone is devastated today to hear of the tragic and needless death of this bright, friendly and talented young man.

"Many of the children at school know Cody as their sports coach and have enjoyed working with him."

No arrests have been made but the scene remains closed while officers gather evidence and review CCTV footage.

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.

It said "our thoughts are with the victim, and his family and friends" and staff were working closely with investigators.

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Man, 62, killed after being hit by police car - Sky News

A 62-year-old man died after being hit by a police car in Livingston on Boxing Day, Scotland's police investigations commissioner has said.

The man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and was pronounced dead a short time later.

He has not been formally identified; however his next of kin have been informed.

The male driver and sole occupant of the police car did not require medical treatment following the incident on Almond Link Road at around 10.15pm

Senior investigator Steven Carr, from the Police Investigation and Review Commissioner (PIRC), said: "Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the man who died.

"Our investigation into the circumstances of this incident is continuing, and I would urge any drivers with dash cam footage, or anyone who witnessed the collision, to please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 3422 of 26 December 2022 or alternatively the PIRC during office hours on 01698 542900."

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