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Soldier, 29, stab murder victim

Fri Nov 24 13:30:20 UTC 2006

'Fine soldier' stabbed to death

Fri Nov 24 16:30:37 UTC 2006
A 29-year-old soldier from Edinburgh has been named as the victim of a fatal stabbing near a nightclub.A 29-year-old soldier from Edinburgh who had served in Iraq has been named as the victim of a fatal stabbing.
Kinnon Arrigo Ragni, serving with the Pembrokeshire-based 14th Signal Regiment, died after the stabbing near Minnies club in Haverfordwest early on Thursday.L/Cpl Kinnon Arrigo Ragni, of the 14th Signal Regiment based in Pembrokeshire, died after the stabbing near Minnies club in Haverfordwest early on Thursday.
His family are travelling to west Wales to help Dyfed-Powys Police.His commanding officer described him as "a fine soldier".
Officers have been granted extra time to question a man arrested on Thursday. A second man has also been arrested.Police have been granted extra time to question a man arrested on Thursday. A second man has also been arrested.
The second arrested man will be interviewed on Friday.The second arrested man will be interviewed on Friday.
The stabbing happened in Friars Lane at 0215 GMT on Thursday. Mr Ragni was taken to Withybush General Hospital and pronounced dead 25 minutes later.L/Cpl Ragni's commanding officer Lt Col Steve Vickery said his regiment was "deeply saddened" by the death.
He said L/Cpl Ragni had been with the regiment for two-and-a-half years during which time he had completed a tour of duty in Iraq and "served his country with distinction".
"L/Cpl Ragni was a fine soldier, a charismatic individual, and an avid Celtic football club supporter," said Lt Col Vickery.
The stabbing happened near Minnies nightclub in Haverfordwest
"He was a friend to many in the regiment. The regiment is shocked at this tragic waste of a young life, and expresses its most sincere condolences to L/Cpl Ragni's family and friends."
He said the soldier had recently volunteered for another tour.
The stabbing happened in Friars Lane at 0215 GMT on Thursday. L/Cpl Ragni was taken to Withybush General Hospital and pronounced dead 25 minutes later.
Police have revealed that a man was arrested near the scene 15 minutes after the stabbing after help from the public.Police have revealed that a man was arrested near the scene 15 minutes after the stabbing after help from the public.
Det Chief Insp Martin Davies, who is leading the inquiry, gave some details of events leading up to the death.Det Chief Insp Martin Davies, who is leading the inquiry, gave some details of events leading up to the death.
"It's believed a man was ejected from the nightclub by door staff due to an incident. We believe the incident in the nightclub was connected with the stabbing," he said."It's believed a man was ejected from the nightclub by door staff due to an incident. We believe the incident in the nightclub was connected with the stabbing," he said.
"We are currently viewing CCTV images from the area and it's clear there were substantial numbers of people in the area at the time.""We are currently viewing CCTV images from the area and it's clear there were substantial numbers of people in the area at the time."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Haverfordwest police on 0845 3302000.Anyone with information is asked to contact Haverfordwest police on 0845 3302000.