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A 24-year-old man has been killed after being stabbed 'on the dance floor' of a town centre nightclub.

The man was knifed in Chicago Rock Cafe in Stourbridge town centre just before 1am this morning.

He was rushed to hospital with a chest wound but died shortly after.

A witness said the man had been "stabbed while he was on the dance floor".

The man, who did not wish to be named, told Birmingham Mail: "He died in the ambulance on the way to hospital. My mate says you have the odd scuffle but nothing like this.

"It is absolutely shocking."

Friends and family have taken to social media to pay their respects to the tragic victim.

One wrote: "RIP taken far too soon such a great guy life so cruel."

Another said: "Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. An evil world we live in."

"Sad to hear a guy I went to school with was stabbed in Stourbridge last night and has lost his life. My thoughts are with his family. RIP. Taken before your life could really start," a school friend posted.

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A West Midlands Police spokesman said: “Police are investigating a stabbing that took place in the Chicago’s bar in Stourbridge just before 1am this morning (Sunday 6 August).

“A 24-year-old man was taken to hospital with a chest wound, which unfortunately proved to be fatal. A forensic post-mortem is due to take place later today.

“Investigations remain on-going and a police cordon remains in place this morning on the Rye Market in Stourbridge.”

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A statement from the nightclub said: "We're devastated by the events of last night, when a customer tragically lost their life and would like to extend our sincere condolences to family and friends at this very sad time.

"We're co-operating fully with the police investigation."

Det Ch Insp Edward Foster said no arrests had yet been made. He added: "I am appealing for anyone with information to call me on 101 ext 963 3202, quoting log 149 of 6 August.”

Officers are at the scene and the road remains closed.