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Cody Fisher 'murder': Footballer stabbed in nightclub described as 'brave' and 'caring' as funeral held

Tributes have been paid to "brave" and "caring" Cody Fisher who was stabbed to death on the dancefloor of a Birmingham nightclub on Boxing Day.

Police were called to the Crane nightclub on Adderley Street in Digbeth just before 11.45pm on 26 December to reports of the stabbing.

The 23-year-old footballer was pronounced dead around 30 minutes later.

Friends and family gathered at St Peter's Church in Coughton, near the Warwickshire town of Alcester, to remember the young man.

Mr Fisher's girlfriend Jess Chatwin told the congregation he had "changed her life forever" when she met him in August 2019.

"Cody was brave, he was caring and always had the best advice. He was always my go-to and taught me not only so much about the world but also about myself," she said.

Mr Fisher's mother Tracey Fisher described how close she and her son were.

"Cody and I had an amazing bond and we were truly best friends, sharing a home together," she said.

"I was always happy when Cody was in the house as it meant he was safe and I knew where he was."

Recalling what would happen when her son was going out, she said: "I would wave Cody off from the door when he left and make him text me from the taxi so I knew he was on his way home from a night out.

"Most times I would be awake waiting for him to come home, whether it was 2am or 5am."

She spoke of their final day together on Christmas Day when he gave her an air-fryer that they were going to learn to use together that holiday.

"I used to call Cody my little star and told him how handsome he was," Mrs Fisher said.

She described him as her "rock".

A friend described Mr Fisher as "the life and soul of the party".

"While most people's weekends started on a Friday, Cody's started on a Tuesday and went right through to Monday", he said, adding: "From his different haircuts every week to his shocking jewellery collection, Cody was a huge character. He was one of the most kind-hearted, clever and funny lads I knew."

Other friends went on to describe their happy memories of growing up together, going on holiday and playing computer games.

Three men, aged between 18 and 22, have been charged with Mr Fisher's murder and remanded into custody awaiting trial, set to be held in July.

The Crane nightclub has been closed for good after having its operating licence permanently removed by Birmingham City Council.