Two men have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of footballer Cody Fisher who was stabbed to death at a Birmingham nightclub on Boxing Day.
Police said they are “really pleased” with the public’s response to their investigation into the death of the 23-year-old, who was stabbed at Crane in Digbethwhile out with friends.
West Midlands Police launched a murder investigation following the horror incident and on Tuesday evening named the young man who died as Birmingham footballer Cody.
A statement from the family 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."
Emergency calls were made with police and ambulance teams rushing to the scene but Cody was pronounced dead just after midnight.
A witness who wished to remain anonymous told the Mirror that he had witnessed Cody in a pool of his own blood as people desperately tried to save his life.
"Something no one should ever have to see," he said.
"My heart aches for Cody and his family, he should be here today, but basic safety protocols are never carried out in these clubs.
"Worthless individuals who carry weapons can get in just as easy as someone like me, who wouldn’t even ever consider taking a weapon anywhere."
Cody was a former Walsall FC academy star but had switched clubs to play defence for Bromsgrove Sporting FC.
Non-league football club Bromsgrove Sporting has paid tribute to their former player, saying in a tweet: “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.”
The Twitter account of football club Walsall FC Academy, which caters for youth football players, also shared their "devastation" over the death of one of their "former scholars".
"We are devastated to hear this awful news," the account tweeted on Tuesday afternoon.
"Our thoughts are with his family & friends at this difficult time."
