Cody Fisher

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.

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.

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.

THE heartbroken girlfriend of a footballer stabbed to death in a nightclub on Boxing Day has said: "I'm so sorry my baby, you didn't deserve this."Jes.

“We know there were hundreds of people in the nightclub at the time. All of this is really heart breaking." I'm just so sorry for [his family]." "I'm just speechless. She added in a separate Instagram story with a picture of them out for drinks: "My baby's smile. Gutted."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Police said they are “really pleased” with the public's response to their investigation into the death of footballer Cody Fisher in a Birmingham nightclub.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man who was stabbed to death on a nightclub dancefloor 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," he said. "My thoughts and prayers are with Cody's family and the Team in Stratford," the cabinet minister said. West Midlands Police said it had been pleased with the public response, and had received photos and statements, which were helping the investigation.

Two suspects have been arrested from London and Birmingham in Cody Fisher murder case. The police are further investigating the matter and have asked public ...

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). The police got a good public response and managed to get a few witnesses of the incident and pictures of the night. Police has also directed the public to submit any videos or photos related to the incident on the Twitter feed of the force. Fisher, a 23-year-old semi-footballer, was stabbed at the Crane nightclub on [Boxing Day](/topic/boxing-day). The grieving family of Cody Fisher, said in a statement said that they had lost their best friend. The family asked for privacy and respect during the tough time.