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| Tributes paid to man fatally stabbed near Cornwall nightclub | Tributes paid to man fatally stabbed near Cornwall nightclub |
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| Michael Allen, 36, died in early hours of Sunday morning after incident in which several people received knife wounds | Michael Allen, 36, died in early hours of Sunday morning after incident in which several people received knife wounds |
| Police have named a man who died after an incident near a Cornish nightclub in which several people received stab wounds and a total of seven people were taken to hospital. | Police have named a man who died after an incident near a Cornish nightclub in which several people received stab wounds and a total of seven people were taken to hospital. |
| Family and friends paid tribute to Michael Allen, 35, from Liskeard, who died in the early hours of Sunday. | |
| Police have been granted extra time to question a 24-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. | Police have been granted extra time to question a 24-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. |
| Officers were called at 3.15am to Victoria Square on Castle Canyke Road after a report of a serious altercation. A police spokesperson said witnesses told them that someone was in possession of a knife and that multiple people had sustained suspected stab wounds. | Officers were called at 3.15am to Victoria Square on Castle Canyke Road after a report of a serious altercation. A police spokesperson said witnesses told them that someone was in possession of a knife and that multiple people had sustained suspected stab wounds. |
| Seven men and women were hurt and taken to hospital. Five have been discharged and two remain in hospital as they recovery from surgery. | Seven men and women were hurt and taken to hospital. Five have been discharged and two remain in hospital as they recovery from surgery. |
| In a statement issued through the police, Allen’s family said: “Mike was simply a much-loved son, brother, grandson, and uncle who loved his dogs. His family would like to respectfully request privacy at this time.” | In a statement issued through the police, Allen’s family said: “Mike was simply a much-loved son, brother, grandson, and uncle who loved his dogs. His family would like to respectfully request privacy at this time.” |
| A tribute site has been set up at Bodmin rugby club, where people can gather to remember Allen. Local officers will also be at the club, where Allen played, to help support the community. | A tribute site has been set up at Bodmin rugby club, where people can gather to remember Allen. Local officers will also be at the club, where Allen played, to help support the community. |
| Police confirmed that some of those caught up in the incident had been in a nearby nightclub earlier in the evening, but said the incident happened outside. | Police confirmed that some of those caught up in the incident had been in a nearby nightclub earlier in the evening, but said the incident happened outside. |
| Family and friends paid tribute to Allen on social media. One family member wrote: “What a horrible world we live in, Michael, love you always. He really was the kindest, most gentle man. He will be very missed.” | Family and friends paid tribute to Allen on social media. One family member wrote: “What a horrible world we live in, Michael, love you always. He really was the kindest, most gentle man. He will be very missed.” |
| A friend said: “You were a great funny guy Michael Allen, an absolute legend, heart of gold. Rest in peace big man.” | A friend said: “You were a great funny guy Michael Allen, an absolute legend, heart of gold. Rest in peace big man.” |