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'Fine soldier' stabbed to death | |
(about 3 hours later) | |
A 29-year-old soldier from Edinburgh who had served in Iraq has been named as the victim of a fatal stabbing. | |
L/Cpl Kinnon Arrigo Ragni, of the 14th Signal Regiment based in Pembrokeshire, died after the stabbing near Minnies club in Haverfordwest early on Thursday. | |
His commanding officer described him as "a fine soldier". | |
Police have been granted extra time to question a man arrested on Thursday. A second man has also been arrested. | |
The second arrested man will be interviewed on Friday. | The second arrested man will be interviewed on Friday. |
L/Cpl Ragni's commanding officer Lt Col Steve Vickery said his regiment was "deeply saddened" by the death. | |
He said L/Cpl Ragni had been with the regiment for two-and-a-half years during which time he had completed a tour of duty in Iraq and "served his country with distinction". | |
"L/Cpl Ragni was a fine soldier, a charismatic individual, and an avid Celtic football club supporter," said Lt Col Vickery. | |
The stabbing happened near Minnies nightclub in Haverfordwest | |
"He was a friend to many in the regiment. The regiment is shocked at this tragic waste of a young life, and expresses its most sincere condolences to L/Cpl Ragni's family and friends." | |
He said the soldier had recently volunteered for another tour. | |
The stabbing happened in Friars Lane at 0215 GMT on Thursday. L/Cpl Ragni was taken to Withybush General Hospital and pronounced dead 25 minutes later. | |
Police have revealed that a man was arrested near the scene 15 minutes after the stabbing after help from the public. | Police have revealed that a man was arrested near the scene 15 minutes after the stabbing after help from the public. |
Det Chief Insp Martin Davies, who is leading the inquiry, gave some details of events leading up to the death. | Det Chief Insp Martin Davies, who is leading the inquiry, gave some details of events leading up to the death. |
"It's believed a man was ejected from the nightclub by door staff due to an incident. We believe the incident in the nightclub was connected with the stabbing," he said. | "It's believed a man was ejected from the nightclub by door staff due to an incident. We believe the incident in the nightclub was connected with the stabbing," he said. |
"We are currently viewing CCTV images from the area and it's clear there were substantial numbers of people in the area at the time." | "We are currently viewing CCTV images from the area and it's clear there were substantial numbers of people in the area at the time." |
Anyone with information is asked to contact Haverfordwest police on 0845 3302000. | Anyone with information is asked to contact Haverfordwest police on 0845 3302000. |
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