Suspects charged in the murder of Cody Fisher stabbing at a nightclub deny the brawl and are remanded in custody

Two men charged in the Boxing Day murder of footballer Cody Fisher have been remanded in custody after appearing at Birmingham Crown Court today.

Suspects Kami Carpenter, 21, and Remy Gordon, 22, spoke only to confirm their personal details and to plead not guilty to a related racket charge.

The couple were not asked to file a plea for the murder of Cody Fisher – who was stabbed to death at Crane nightclub in Digbeth.

After a four-minute hearing before two judges, Carpenter and Gordon were ordered to appear again before a judge at Birmingham Crown Court on Wednesday – with another hearing scheduled for January 30.

The case and several others were listed at Birmingham Crown Court because the nearby Magistrates’ Court was closed.

Remy Gordon (left), 22, and Kami Carpenter, 21, both from Birmingham, were remanded in custody on murder and racketeering charges following the death of Cody Fisher on Boxing Day

Cody Fisher, 23, died after being stabbed on the dance floor at Crane nightclub in Digbeth, Birmingham

Carpenter and Gordon were ordered to appear again before a judge at Birmingham Crown Court on Wednesday

The Crane has canceled its New Year’s Eve event in light of the incident and said it is working closely with police as they continue the investigation

West Midlands Police said Mr Fisher was fatally stabbed on the dance floor at the nightclub, whose license had been suspended for 28 days on Friday.

This followed allegations by the force that there were “serious management errors” at the venue on the night of his death.

In a review meeting on Friday, Birmingham City Councilors said they would consider whether to permanently close the club in a full review hearing going forward.

Police’s request for review said Mr Fisher died during “a fight on the dance floor” and officers present “described a scene of chaos and evidence of drug use on the premises”.

Officers recovered a knife from the scene and an autopsy confirmed Mr Fisher died of a stab wound.

Mr Fisher’s girlfriend has paid a heartfelt tribute online following his tragic death. In the picture the couple together

The scene at Crane nightclub in Birmingham on December 28, 2022 where 23-year-old Cody Fisher was stabbed while he was boxing with friends nearby

Three men have now been arrested following the death of Cody Fisher, 23 (pictured with his girlfriend Jess Chatwin), on Boxing Day at Crane nightclub in Birmingham

His girlfriend Jess Chatwin paid tribute to him with a message on Twitter the day after his death.

She wrote: “You don’t deserve any of this. I’m so sorry this happened to you, my baby, please come home. I love you forever Cody Fisher.’

A statement released by police, which is attributed to Mr Fisher’s family, said: ‘You have broken our hearts; I lost my best friend. My family and I ask for privacy and respect at this heartbreaking time.’

Non-league football club Bromsgrove Sporting have also honored the memory of their former player, Mr Fisher.

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.”

Footballers for Birmingham City and Hull City held a minute’s silence for Mr Fisher ahead of their Sky Bet Championship clash at St Andrew’s on Friday.