Ammon News - A man has died and several people have been stabbed in a street brawl near a nightclub in Bodmin, police have confirmed.

Officers were called to the town at 03:15 BST on Sunday where the victim, aged in his 30s, died at the scene.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and investigations are ongoing, Devon and Cornwall Police said.

The victim's family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.

The force said it was called to Victoria Square, on Castle Canyke Road and near to Eclipse Nightclub, to reports that someone was in possession of a knife and that "multiple people had sustained suspected stab wounds".

A spokesperson said: "At least seven other men and women have been injured and taken to hospital to receive treatment.

"At this time none are being treated as life-threatening."

A 24-year-old man from Bodmin has been arrested on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in police custody.

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