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Third man, 18, in court over the nightclub murder of Cody Fisher
An 18-year-old man charged with murdering footballer Cody Fisher in a nightclub on Boxing Day has appeared in court.
with the murder of 23-year-old Mr Fisher, who was knifed to death on the dance floor of Crane nightclub in, Digbeth, Birmingham, just before midnight on December 26, and has also been charged with affray.
Appearing at Birmingham Crown Court via video link from HMP Brinsford on Monday, Anderson was not asked to enter pleas and will appear again on March 17.
Judge Paul Farrer KC said: ‘You will be back before the court on March 17 when the court will make further directions and the charge will be put to you and you will be required to respond to it.
Undated handout photo issued by Bromsgrove Sporting FC of Cody Fisher
Police outside the Crane nightclub in Digbeth, Birmingham, where Mr Fisher was stabbed to day on Boxing Day, 2022
‘I fix the trial date for July 3 which is the date I have fixed for two others.’
Anderson, 18, of Erdington, was remanded in custody after the hearing.
He will appear at Birmingham Crown Court again in March for a plea and trial preparation hearing alongside Kami Carpenter, 21, and Remy Gordon, 22, w.
Carpenter, of no fixed address, and Gordon, of Cofton Park Drive, Birmingham, are also set to face trial on July 3, while another suspect has been released on bail.
Police have set up a dedicated webpage for members of the public to send footage, pictures and information to detectives as the investigation into the killing continues.
Crane’s licence has been withdrawn and several other clubs in the city have since installed life-saving bleed kits donated by the Daniel Baird Foundation, a charity started by Lynne Baird after her son Daniel was murdered with a knife in Digbeth in July 2017.
The tragedy took place shortly before 11.45pm on Boxing Day when officers from West Midlands Police were scrambled to the club amid reports of a stabbing,
Despite desperate efforts by the emergency services, canlı slot siteleri Mr Fisher died about 30 minutes later.
His death sent shockwaves through the local community – and left his family and loved ones heartbroken.
Mr Fisher’s girlfriend shared a heartfelt tribute online after his tragic death.Pictured, canlı slot siteleri the couple together
The Crane cancelled its New Year’s Eve event in light of the incident and said it was working closely with police as they continue to investigate
The scene at Crane Nightclub in Birmingham on the December 28, 2022 where 23-year-old Cody was stabbed while out with friends on Boxing Day
In a statement on Twitter the day after the school sports coach died, his girlfriend Jess Chatwin said: ‘You didn’t deserve any of this. I’m so sorry this has happened to you my baby please come home.I love you forever Cody Fisher.’
A statement published by the police and attributed to Mr Fisher’s family added: ‘They have broken our hearts; I have lost my best friend. My family and I are asking for canlı slot siteleri privacy and respectfulness at this heart-breaking time.’
Mr Fisher’s former football club Bromsgrove Sporting also paid tribute to the talented young sportsman.
In a tweet, the club said: ‘All of us at Bromsgrove Sporting Football Club are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Cody Fisher.
‘Cody, was a friend to many at the club and we send our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.’
Football players for Birmingham City and Hull City observed a minute’s silence for Mr Fisher ahead of their Sky Bet Championship clash at St Andrew’s.
