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| Bodmin murder investigation after man stabbed in brawl | Bodmin murder investigation after man stabbed in brawl |
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| Police were called to Castle Canyke Road at about 03:15 BST on Sunday | Police were called to Castle Canyke Road at about 03:15 BST on Sunday |
| A man has died and several people have been stabbed in a brawl in Bodmin, police have confirmed. | A man has died and several people have been stabbed in a brawl in Bodmin, police have confirmed. |
| Officers were called to Victoria Square on Castle Canyke Road at 03:15 BST on Sunday where the victim, aged in his 30s, died at the scene. | Officers were called to Victoria Square on Castle Canyke Road at 03:15 BST on Sunday where the victim, aged in his 30s, died at the scene. |
| A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and investigations are ongoing, Devon and Cornwall Police said. | A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and investigations are ongoing, Devon and Cornwall Police said. |
| The victim's family has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. | The victim's family has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. |
| Police called it an "isolated matter" | Police called it an "isolated matter" |
| The force said they were called to reports that someone was in possession of a knife and that "multiple people had sustained suspected stab wounds". | The force said they were called to reports that someone was in possession of a knife and that "multiple people had sustained suspected stab wounds". |
| A spokesperson said: "At least seven other men and women have been injured and taken to hospital to receive treatment. | A spokesperson said: "At least seven other men and women have been injured and taken to hospital to receive treatment. |
| "At this time none are being treated as life-threatening." | "At this time none are being treated as life-threatening." |
| A 24-year-old man from Bodmin has been arrested on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. | A 24-year-old man from Bodmin has been arrested on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. |
| He remains in police custody. | He remains in police custody. |
| Det Insp Ilona Rosson from the Major Crime Investigation Team said: "At this time we are treating this as an isolated matter and we are not seeking anyone else in connection to this incident. | Det Insp Ilona Rosson from the Major Crime Investigation Team said: "At this time we are treating this as an isolated matter and we are not seeking anyone else in connection to this incident. |
| "This is a live and active police investigation, and I would urge people not to speculate on social media but if you have information which may assist us, please report it." | "This is a live and active police investigation, and I would urge people not to speculate on social media but if you have information which may assist us, please report it." |
| 'Strong community' | |
| East Cornwall Local Policing Supt Rob Youngman said: "This investigation is in its early stages and the public can expect to see a heightened policing presence around Bodmin today whilst enquiries are ongoing. | East Cornwall Local Policing Supt Rob Youngman said: "This investigation is in its early stages and the public can expect to see a heightened policing presence around Bodmin today whilst enquiries are ongoing. |
| "Understandably this incident will have an impact on the local community, and our thoughts are with the families of the victims. | "Understandably this incident will have an impact on the local community, and our thoughts are with the families of the victims. |
| "Cordons will stay in place today whilst officers gather information and evidence from the scene. | "Cordons will stay in place today whilst officers gather information and evidence from the scene. |
| "Anyone who has not yet been spoken to by officers and has any information which may assist our investigation, please get in touch. | "Anyone who has not yet been spoken to by officers and has any information which may assist our investigation, please get in touch. |
| "This could include any relevant dashcam, mobile/video phone and CCTV footage from the area of Victoria Square and along Castle Canyke Road." | "This could include any relevant dashcam, mobile/video phone and CCTV footage from the area of Victoria Square and along Castle Canyke Road." |
| Cornwall councillor Leigh Frost, 36, said the attack, which is in his ward, was "shocking and devastating" for the town. | |
| He told BBC News: "Bodmin is a small town and it's not rife with crime, it's quite a friendly place. | |
| "We are a strong community and we will pull together and get though this together. | |
| "My thoughts are with everyone involved, the victim and his family. | |
| "I also praise the emergency services for responding so quickly and the police for ensuring there is a full investigation." | |
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