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Man stabbed to death inside UK club as 150 revellers rush out after 'chaotic' scenes
Walsall has been stopped by the news of a stabbing at a newly-taken over nightclub just weeks after Bailey Atkinson, 20, was killed after he was attacked in the town centre in January
A man has been stabbed to death inside of a Midlands nightclub with a murder probe now underway.
A 29-year-old man known as "Keemz" is understood to have been killed at around 5am today (March 11) at a nightclub in central Walsall in the West Midlands.
Locally known as Colesium, Valesha's nightclub on Newport Street is understood to have initially been the scene of an argument between two clubbers.
That argument is reported by BirminghamLive to have escalated into a fight, with paramedics arriving on the scene but pronouncing one young man dead at 6am.
Some 150 people were inside the venue but when it became clear the man had been hurt people began to hurriedly exit from the venue.
West Midlands Police has confirmed the family of the victim has been informed.
Scenes inside the club were said by an onlooker to be “chaotic” with police having reviewed CCTV saying that a “scuffle” initially broke out.
Officers are now seeking out people who were at the club at the time of the incident as they believe they could hold key information about what happened.
The owner of the club Valesha Anderson told BirminghamLive that as a mark of respect, the club would remain closed for the foreseeable future.
She said: “I'm really sad to see what's happened.
"I only opened in October. I wanted to make it a fun place where people could have a drink and celebrate with their friends and now this has happened. It's a shame for it to be ruined."
Leader of the investigation Detective Inspector Ade George said: “The events this morning are tragic and shocking, a man has sadly lost his life and we'll be offering as much support as we can to his family during this deeply distressing time. Our priority is catching those responsible.
"While we’ve spoken to a number of people who were inside the club at the time, we still need to hear from anyone who was there and who saw, or may have filmed, what happened.”
Speaking to BirminghamLive a man who was in the club at the time of the incident said: “There was a scuffle or fight in the club. I've gone out the front and the guy has got blood on his face. The guy was lying in the doorway.
"An argument started between a couple of people. The next minute there was a bit of a scuffle. The bouncers were on it. It looked like they were fighting.
"Lots of people were everywhere, near the cloakroom where the guy was lying on the floor. There was shouting, screaming, crying. I saw blood. Then the paramedics arrived."
Tributes for Keemz have already flooded in with one friend saying: "That infectious smile gone forever, always so polite and humble and respectful towards me".
A second said: "It's broken me to hear what's happened to Keemz. Rest in Paradise young king. Sending love and strength to his family & friends.
"Today is a sad day!! He's known by many and loved by all."
Another wrote: "This one here broke my heart rip Keemz, my little Wolverhampton sweetheart. I honestly can’t believe it I don’t understand we literally was out together a few months ago....May you rest in paradise hunny."
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Walsall has been stopped by the news of a stabbing at a newly-taken over nightclub just weeks after Bailey Atkinson, 20, was killed after he was attacked in the town centre in January
A man has been stabbed to death inside of a Midlands nightclub with a murder probe now underway.
A 29-year-old man known as "Keemz" is understood to have been killed at around 5am today (March 11) at a nightclub in central Walsall in the West Midlands.
Locally known as Colesium, Valesha's nightclub on Newport Street is understood to have initially been the scene of an argument between two clubbers.
That argument is reported by BirminghamLive to have escalated into a fight, with paramedics arriving on the scene but pronouncing one young man dead at 6am.
Some 150 people were inside the venue but when it became clear the man had been hurt people began to hurriedly exit from the venue.
West Midlands Police has confirmed the family of the victim has been informed.
Scenes inside the club were said by an onlooker to be “chaotic” with police having reviewed CCTV saying that a “scuffle” initially broke out.
Officers are now seeking out people who were at the club at the time of the incident as they believe they could hold key information about what happened.
The owner of the club Valesha Anderson told BirminghamLive that as a mark of respect, the club would remain closed for the foreseeable future.
She said: “I'm really sad to see what's happened.
"I only opened in October. I wanted to make it a fun place where people could have a drink and celebrate with their friends and now this has happened. It's a shame for it to be ruined."
Leader of the investigation Detective Inspector Ade George said: “The events this morning are tragic and shocking, a man has sadly lost his life and we'll be offering as much support as we can to his family during this deeply distressing time. Our priority is catching those responsible.
"While we’ve spoken to a number of people who were inside the club at the time, we still need to hear from anyone who was there and who saw, or may have filmed, what happened.”
Speaking to BirminghamLive a man who was in the club at the time of the incident said: “There was a scuffle or fight in the club. I've gone out the front and the guy has got blood on his face. The guy was lying in the doorway.
"An argument started between a couple of people. The next minute there was a bit of a scuffle. The bouncers were on it. It looked like they were fighting.
"Lots of people were everywhere, near the cloakroom where the guy was lying on the floor. There was shouting, screaming, crying. I saw blood. Then the paramedics arrived."
Tributes for Keemz have already flooded in with one friend saying: "That infectious smile gone forever, always so polite and humble and respectful towards me".
A second said: "It's broken me to hear what's happened to Keemz. Rest in Paradise young king. Sending love and strength to his family & friends.
"Today is a sad day!! He's known by many and loved by all."
Another wrote: "This one here broke my heart rip Keemz, my little Wolverhampton sweetheart. I honestly can’t believe it I don’t understand we literally was out together a few months ago....May you rest in paradise hunny."
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