Pictured: Man in his 30s stabbed to death in knife rampage outside nightclub in Cornwall

These are the first pictures of a man stabbed to death in a knife rampage outside a Cornish nightclub opposite an Army reserve centre yesterday morning.

Devastated friends and family paid tribute to the victim, named locally as Michael Allen, after he was killed outside the Eclipse bar in Bodmin in an attack that left seven other partygoers injured.

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed a man in his 30s had died at the scene and a 24-year-old man from the area had been arrested on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Detectives said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the attack.

Car fanatic Mr Allen was described as a ‘kind, fun-loving man’ by grieving friends last night.

The victim of a stabbing in a Cornish nightclub has been named locally as Michael Allen

A 24-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm

Police pictured at the scene in Castle Canyke Road, Bodmin, following the fatal stabbing 

Sam Perring posted on Facebook: ‘Absolutely devastated and heartbroken.

‘All the laughs, adventures and impossible sideways BMW moments we’ve had through the years.

‘Love you so much mate.’

NHS staff nurse Alex Rhodes wrote: ‘What a horrible, cruel world we live in. Michael, love you always cuz.’

Chris Rich added: ‘Literally can’t believe what I’ve heard.

‘Always such a lovely guy you didn’t deserve anything like that to happen to you and no one should have to worry about going out and something like this happening. Absolutely vile.’

And Christine Zammit said: ‘So sad, another good one taken way too soon. Thinking of all his friends and family at this tragic time. This world is a cruel place.’

Forensic teams were yesterday combing the street outside the nightclub, which is opposite the headquarters of the 165 Port and Maritime Regiment RLC, one of the British Army’s largest reserve unit.

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One forensic officer searching in a bush appeared to be holding a foot-long knife.

Police said officers were called to Victoria Square at about 3.15am to reports that someone was in possession of a knife and ‘multiple people had sustained suspected stab wounds.’

Detective inspector Ilona Rosson said the force was treating the attack as an isolated matter and no one else was sought in connection with the stabbings.

She added: ‘This is a live and active police investigation and I would urge people not to speculate on social media, but if you have information which may assist us, please report it.’

Police in white forensics suits gather as they investigate a series of stabbings that left one man dead and seven others injured at a nightclub

Supt Rob Youngman said it was not yet known whether the victim and alleged knifeman knew each other.

He added: ‘At this moment in time we are working to continue to understand the motivation behind this incident. The relationship, if any, between those involved is not clear at this stage.

‘We believe some members of the group who were injured had been in Eclipse nightclub. They were then outside in Castle Canyke Road when the incident happened.’

Supt Youngman also urged anyone who might have video footage from the area to provide it to detectives.

Cornwall councillor Leigh Frost described the attack as ‘shocking and devastating.’

‘Bodmin is a small town and it’s not rife with crime, it’s quite a friendly place,’ he added.

‘We are a strong community and we will pull together and get though this together.

‘My thoughts are with everyone involved, the victim and his family.

‘I also praise the emergency services for responding so quickly and the police for ensuring there is a full investigation.’

Bodmin Mayor Phil Cooper said the town council was ‘saddened by this tragic incident.’

‘We never expected this to happen in our town and I send thoughts and best wishes to the families of everyone affected,’ he added.

‘Bodmin is a fantastic community and we will support the victims and their families in every way we can.’

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