Bodmin murder victim named

Police get extension to detain suspect

The man stabbed and killed in Bodmin on Sunday has been named as 36-year-old Michael Allen from Liskeard (pictured).

Mr Allen was one of eight people attacked near a nightclub in Bodmin just after 3 a.m. The seven others were taken to hospital but their injuries are not said to be life-threatening.

Five of them have been sent home, but two remain in hospital as they recovery from surgery.

On Bank Holiday Monday, magistrates granted police a 36-hour extension to allow officers extra time to detain a 24-year-old man from Bodmin in connection to the incident near Victoria Square on Castle Canyke Road.  He is being question on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Paying tribute to Mr Allen, his family released a statement through the police saying: “Mike was simply much-loved son, brother, grandson, and uncle who loved his dogs. His family would like to respectfully request privacy at this time”.

A tribute site has been set up at Bodmin Rugby Club, where people can gather to remember Mike. Police will also be there to help support the local community twice daily from 10 a.m. to midday and 4 to 6 p.m. for the next week.

Detective inspector Ilona Rosson said: “Our investigation continues into this matter, and we continue to ask the public for their help.

“If you have any information that relating to this murder and have yet to have spoken with the police, please come forward immediately. The information to have, no matter how small you may feel it could be, could be vital to our investigation.”