Bleed kit in every nightclub plea in memory of footballer murdered in Christmas tragedy

An MP has called for 'Cody’s Law' to be introduced to enhance safety measures in nightclubs across the UK after a young footballer was stabbed to death in Birmingham. Cody Fisher, 23, was knifed on the dancefloor at Crane nightclub, in Digbeth, on Boxing Day in 2022.

The attack, involving a smuggled zombie knife, highlighted alarming gaps in venue security. Despite there being more than 2,000 club-goers that night, security checks were described in court as "cursory," which allowed the weapon to enter unchecked.

The heartbreaking incident led Cody’s mum Tracey to campaign tirelessly for legislative reform in her son’s memory. Now Manuela Perteghella, the MP for Stratford-on-Avon, has made a powerful appeal during Parliament. She emphasised the need for legislation - dubbed “Cody’s Law” - to mandate the use of anti-bleed kits and metal detectors in venues to prevent future tragedies.

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Speaking in Parliament, Ms Perteghella used her first question at Prime Minister Questions to address Sir Keir Starmer, saying: "Next month marks two years since the heartbreaking murder of Cody Fisher, a young man from my constituency of Stratford-on-Avon. He was a talented footballer with a bright future, whose life was tragically cut short when he was stabbed in a nightclub in Birmingham.

"Cody's mother, Tracey, has been campaigning tirelessly for legislation in his memory, Cody's Law, which would require venues to have bleed kits and metal detectors."

Birmingham Liberal Democrat councillor Morriam Jan has long campaigned for bleed kits to be installed in high traffic areas around the city. She said: "My first motion in the city was on bleed kits so I am delighted Manuela has used her first opportunity at PMQ’s to raise this issue.

"As we approach the two-year anniversary of Cody’s death, I hope the Government take this opportunity to bring about 'Cody’s law' so we can stop further unnecessary heartache.”

In August, Remy Gordon, 23, from Rednal, was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 26 years while Kami Carpenter, 22, from Kings Norton, was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 25 years. Both had been found guilty of Cody's murder while Gordon was also convicted of affray for a follow-up attack on Mr Fisher's friend Dan Vann.

A third defendant, Reegan Anderson, 19, from Erdington, was cleared of homicide offences, but found guilty of affray. He was sentenced to 18 months detention.