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Bristol nightclub death: Victim had multiple stab wounds | Bristol nightclub death: Victim had multiple stab wounds |
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A man who died after an assault in a Bristol nightclub had been stabbed, police have said. | A man who died after an assault in a Bristol nightclub had been stabbed, police have said. |
Jamal Powell died following a disturbance at the Blue Mountain Club on Moon Street, Stokes Croft, at about 03:00 GMT on Saturday. | |
A post-mortem examination showed the 37-year-old had been stabbed multiple times, Avon and Somerset Police said. | A post-mortem examination showed the 37-year-old had been stabbed multiple times, Avon and Somerset Police said. |
Two men, aged 39 and 55, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are in custody. | Two men, aged 39 and 55, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are in custody. |
Det Supt Carolyn Belafonte said anyone who witnessed the incident should contact the force. | Det Supt Carolyn Belafonte said anyone who witnessed the incident should contact the force. |
"If you have footage of the disturbance, or have seen it posted on social media, please get in touch. | "If you have footage of the disturbance, or have seen it posted on social media, please get in touch. |
"Any information, no matter how insignificant you think it might be, could prove to be vital." | "Any information, no matter how insignificant you think it might be, could prove to be vital." |
Mr Powell died in hospital about two hours after the assault. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers. | Mr Powell died in hospital about two hours after the assault. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers. |
Police said the 39-year-old was arrested at the scene, while the 55-year-old was arrested later. | Police said the 39-year-old was arrested at the scene, while the 55-year-old was arrested later. |
The club remains closed while specialist crime scene investigators continue to examine it for evidence, and police have increased patrols in the area "to provide reassurance". | The club remains closed while specialist crime scene investigators continue to examine it for evidence, and police have increased patrols in the area "to provide reassurance". |
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