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| Tributes for club murder victim | Tributes for club murder victim |
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| The family of a 19-year-old man who died after an attack at a nightclub in Sussex have said they are devastated. | The family of a 19-year-old man who died after an attack at a nightclub in Sussex have said they are devastated. |
| Ben Lund, who was from Eastbourne, died in hospital after the assault in the early hours of Saturday at the Funktion Rooms in the town. | Ben Lund, who was from Eastbourne, died in hospital after the assault in the early hours of Saturday at the Funktion Rooms in the town. |
| Sussex Police, who have begun a murder inquiry, have arrested a 24-year-old man, who is being held in custody. | Sussex Police, who have begun a murder inquiry, have arrested a 24-year-old man, who is being held in custody. |
| In a statement issued through Sussex Police, Mr Lund's family said his death was a "senseless loss". | In a statement issued through Sussex Police, Mr Lund's family said his death was a "senseless loss". |
| The statement said: "Our family are utterly devastated at the senseless loss of our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin. | The statement said: "Our family are utterly devastated at the senseless loss of our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin. |
| All those who met Ben were brushed with his kindness Family statement | All those who met Ben were brushed with his kindness Family statement |
| "Our beautiful, gentle Ben, who loved life and always had time and a smile for everyone. | "Our beautiful, gentle Ben, who loved life and always had time and a smile for everyone. |
| "A fundamental part of our family has been torn from us and we will never stop loving and missing Ben. | "A fundamental part of our family has been torn from us and we will never stop loving and missing Ben. |
| "We really appreciate all of the messages of comfort, condolence and support from his friends, lovers and acquaintances - all those who met Ben were brushed with his kindness, he meant the world to all of us." | "We really appreciate all of the messages of comfort, condolence and support from his friends, lovers and acquaintances - all those who met Ben were brushed with his kindness, he meant the world to all of us." |
| Dozens of floral tributes have been left outside the nightclub in Pevensey Road with messages of condolence. | Dozens of floral tributes have been left outside the nightclub in Pevensey Road with messages of condolence. |
| Hundreds of people would have been in the venue at the time | Hundreds of people would have been in the venue at the time |
| The venue, in the centre of Eastbourne, is divided into three rooms, with each one playing different styles of music. | The venue, in the centre of Eastbourne, is divided into three rooms, with each one playing different styles of music. |
| A spokesman for the nightclub said no weapon was used in the attack. | A spokesman for the nightclub said no weapon was used in the attack. |
| He said: "It was a straightforward altercation but it has tragically resulted in someone losing their life. | He said: "It was a straightforward altercation but it has tragically resulted in someone losing their life. |
| "It was just one or two blows." | "It was just one or two blows." |
| He said the club had been in touch with Ben's parents and was fully co-operating with the police investigation. | He said the club had been in touch with Ben's parents and was fully co-operating with the police investigation. |
| Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. | Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. |
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| Friends saw Mr Lund being carried away on a stretcher | Friends saw Mr Lund being carried away on a stretcher |