UK - Cody Fisher, 23, non league footballer, stabbed to death on the dance floor, Birmingham nightclub 26 Dec 2022 *arrests*

[StillDiggin]

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, 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.

Cody Fisher stabbed to death on Birmingham nightclub dance floor

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

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[Blonderabbit]

Are there any updates on this case?

 

[StillDiggin]

Yes.
#BREAKING | We’ve arrested two men on suspicion of the murder of footballer Cody Fisher, who was stabbed to death at a nightclub in Birmingham on Boxing Day.

A 22-year-old was held at an address in Birmingham city centre just after midnight, while a second man aged 21 was arrested in London.

They will be questioned on suspicion of the murder of Cody, who was stabbed on the dance floor of the Crane nightclub on Adderley Street just before midnight on Boxing Day.

We're still asking for people to submit pictures, video and information which may help the investigation to our dedicated website here https://t.co/NiLYBu20qb

DCI Ian Ingram, from our Homicide team, said: “We’re making good progress in our investigation and are building a better picture of what happened.

“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.

“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.

“Cody’s family and friends are devastated by what happened, and we’ll continue to work to bring them answers.”

We’ve set up a dedicated web page here where you can send information, photos and videos that could help our investigation.


Click here to send information directly to our detectives https://t.co/NiLYBu20qb

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[61Montcalm]

A third arrest has been made in London during the early hours of this morning.

Cody Fisher: third man arrested on suspicion of murder

Suspect arrested in London over death of Fisher, who was stabbed to death in a Birmingham nightclub on Boxing Day

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[JuicyLucy]

Has anything been said about what led up to this murder or suggestions as to motive? I've been following the MSM but may have missed some detail.

Is it considered random and unprovoked, or is it that the background isn't being discussed for operational reasons, does anyone know?

 

[Blonderabbit]

Has anything been said about what led up to this murder or suggestions as to motive? I've been following the MSM but may have missed some detail.

Is it considered random and unprovoked, or is it that the background isn't being discussed for operational reasons, does anyone know?

Does seem rather odd - has to be more to it.

 

[Dotta]

Staff at nightclub where footballer was stabbed cleaned up dancefloor

Cody Fisher, 23, died while 'enjoying a night out with friends' at Crane nightclub in Adderley Street in Digbeth.

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[StillDiggin]

Nightclub where footballer was killed will close after licence suspended

Representatives for the Crane Club in Birmingham have said an application to have the venue's licence suspended will not be challenged

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[StillDiggin]

#CHARGED | We've charged two men with the murder of Cody Fisher who was fatally stabbed at a nightclub in Birmingham on Boxing Day.

Kami Carpenter, aged 21, and Remy Gordon, aged 22, have this evening been charged with murder and affray.

The pair from Birmingham have been remanded into custody to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Monday (2 Jan).

A 22-year-old man also arrested on suspicion of 23-year-old Cody’s murder has been released on bail while our enquiries continue.

Cody was stabbed on the dance floor of the Crane nightclub in Digbeth, and the venue has since had its licence suspended.

Detective Chief Inspector Ian Ingram, from our homicide unit, said: "This is a significant development in our investigation as we seek to get justice for Cody, his family and friends.

"We've received fantastic support from the public who've really helped us in our enquiries so far.

"However, we're still really keen to hear from anyone with information who has not already spoken to us. Every piece of information helps our investigation."

We’ve set up a dedicated web page where you can send information, photos and videos that could help our investigation.

Click here to send information directly to our detectives - Public Portal

Four other people arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have been released on bail as our investigation continues.

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[Luwin]

Cody Fisher: Two men charged with Birmingham nightclub stabbing murder

Non-league footballer Cody Fisher was fatally attacked at a club in Birmingham on Boxing Day.

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[JerseyGirl]

Cody Fisher: two men to face trial in July for murder of footballer

Defendants aged 21 and 22 ordered to stand trial on 3 July after fatal Boxing Day stabbing at Birmingham nightclub

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The two defendants spoke only to confirm their names and a plea while a trial preparation hearing was fixed for 17 March, before the pair were remanded in custody. Carpenter, of no fixed address, and Gordon, of Cofton Park Drive, Birmingham, were not asked to enter any plea to the murder charge.

They both pleaded not guilty to affray during a previous magistrates court hearing.

 

[Luwin]

A fourth man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering footballer Cody Fisher at a Birmingham nightclub.

Fourth man arrested over footballer Cody Fisher's death

The 18-year-old is detained in Birmingham on suspicion of murdering Cody Fisher.

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[Luwin]

Cody Fisher's nightclub killing 'was planned retribution'

Three men are accused of murdering Cody Fisher in a Birmingham nightclub on Boxing Day 2022.

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A footballer was killed in a nightclub as a "planned act of retribution" after a minor altercation in a late night bar on Christmas Eve, a court heard.
Ex-Stratford Town player Cody Fisher, 23, was fatally stabbed at the Crane club in Birmingham on Boxing Day 2022.
Two days earlier, a "coming together" of Mr Fisher and defendant Remy Gordon in a busy bar was the catalyst for the attack, jurors heard.
Mr Gordon and two other men all deny murder at Birmingham Crown Court.
The 22-year-old of Cofton Park Drive, Birmingham, and Kami Carpenter, 21, and 18-year-old Reegan Anderson, both of no fixed address also all deny affray.

 

[Luwin]

Live updates from trial - Three men on trial accused of killing Cody Fisher at nightclub

 

[Luwin]

Three men on trial accused of killing Cody Fisher at nightclub - juror has been replaced

 

[Luwin]

Carpenter buys himself a pizza an hour after knife 'plunged into the chest of Cody Fisher', the prosecution says​

The trial resumes following a short break. Mr Duck says Carpenter also went to American Slice, having changed his clothes, where he had a brief interaction with Gordon and the man he was with.

He says: "It is some measure of the group's indifference to the violence. Mr Carpenter, almost to the hour of plunging a knife into the chest of Cody Fisher, buys himself a pizza and is making his way to his car to eat it elsewhere."

Three men on trial accused of killing Cody Fisher at nightclub

The footballer was stabbed to death at Crane nightclub in Birmingham on Boxing Day 2022

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[Luwin]

Catch up with the key points of today's hearing so far in our summary below:

- Kami Carpenter allegedly 'admitted' stabbing Cody Fisher in journey away from Crane
- He showed 'indifference' to the killing by buying pizza around an hour later, the prosecution said
- Carpenter also purchased a £900 flight to Jamaica due to fly from London on December 28, 2022
- Remy Gordon demonstrated his 'disingenuous nature' by trying to shift blame on to Carpenter, it was alleged
- CCTV captured Gordon 'mocking and repeating' the stabbing, the jury was told

 

[Luwin]

Cody Fisher: Man shared photo of footballer he planned 'to shank'

A murder trial hears of messages exchanged following an altercation two days before Cody Fisher's stabbing.

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In the queue to enter Solihull bar Popworld on Christmas Eve 2022, Mr Gordon posted in a group Snapchat that he was waiting to get in "then ruining someone's Christmas", jurors heard.

Group messages on Boxing Day and direct messages between Mr Gordon and others saw them discuss going to Crane, with Mr Gordon saying he was "looking to snuff someone".

 

[Luwin]

Murder trial postponed after juror tests positive for Covid-19

The trial into the death of Stratford footballer Cody Fisher is now expected to resume next week

www.coventrytelegraph.net

A murder trial has been halted after a juror tested positive for Covid-19. The trial over the death of Stratford footballer Cody Fisher has been taking place at Birmingham Crown Court this week.

 

[Luwin]

Cody Fisher: Friend describes attack inside Birmingham club

Jurors hear more about the attack on Cody Fisher inside a Birmingham nightclub on Boxing Day 2022.

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