CORNWALL:A man has died and several people were left injured after a stabbing near a nightclub in Cornwall.
Police were called to Victoria Square on Castle Canyke Road in Bodmin at 3.15 am on Sunday morning, following reports of a “serious altercation”.
A man in his 30s was confirmed to have died at the scene. His family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.
At least seven other men and women were also injured during the incident and taken to hospital to receive treatment. None of their injuries are being treated as life-threatening.
A person was reported to have been in possession of a knife with multiple people sustaining suspected stab wounds, Devon and Cornwall Police said.
A 24-year-old man from Bodmin was arrested on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and remains in police custody.
Police cordoned off an area near Eclipse Nightclub, which had closed around 15 minutes prior to the incident, and set up forensic tents.
Rob Youngman, East Cornwall local policing superintendent, added: “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.
