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Man killed outside Tower Bridge nightclub 'was attempting to break up fight' | Man killed outside Tower Bridge nightclub 'was attempting to break up fight' |
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A young man died when he attempted to break up a fight outside a nightclub near Tower Bridge, according to friends. | A young man died when he attempted to break up a fight outside a nightclub near Tower Bridge, according to friends. |
Tommy Blackmore, 20, was found by emergency services as his friends sought to revive him at 2.35am on Saturday. | Tommy Blackmore, 20, was found by emergency services as his friends sought to revive him at 2.35am on Saturday. |
Described by his relatives as “a loving and fiercely loyal, son, brother, uncle and friend,” Mr Blackmore was taken to hospital with critical injuries, but was pronounced dead at 3.45am. | Described by his relatives as “a loving and fiercely loyal, son, brother, uncle and friend,” Mr Blackmore was taken to hospital with critical injuries, but was pronounced dead at 3.45am. |
Two men have been arrested for on suspicion of murder following the incident, while another two men have been arrested on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm. | Two men have been arrested for on suspicion of murder following the incident, while another two men have been arrested on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm. |
“There were people fighting and he tried to stop it but someone hit him. He was trying to help,” a friend of Mr Blackmore told the Evening Standard. | “There were people fighting and he tried to stop it but someone hit him. He was trying to help,” a friend of Mr Blackmore told the Evening Standard. |
“His mate was pumping his chest for 15 minutes to try and help him when he was on the floor.” | “His mate was pumping his chest for 15 minutes to try and help him when he was on the floor.” |
More than 150 friends and family of the Milwall fan walked to Tower Bridge, the spot where he was found, to pay their respects today. Mr Blackmore was a prolific fundraiser who raised £23,000 for Cancer Research UK. | More than 150 friends and family of the Milwall fan walked to Tower Bridge, the spot where he was found, to pay their respects today. Mr Blackmore was a prolific fundraiser who raised £23,000 for Cancer Research UK. |
A large number of tributes have been received for Mr Blackmore and the family said that boats on the River Thames flew their flags at half-mast as a sign of respect. | A large number of tributes have been received for Mr Blackmore and the family said that boats on the River Thames flew their flags at half-mast as a sign of respect. |
His relatives said, in a statement: “He made an impact on and had time for everybody who crossed his path. A vibrant character, cheeky, charming, comical and wise way beyond his 20 years.” | His relatives said, in a statement: “He made an impact on and had time for everybody who crossed his path. A vibrant character, cheeky, charming, comical and wise way beyond his 20 years.” |
“He was a well-loved and hugely popular boy, which has been demonstrated by the sheer number of people who have left a sea of flowers and tributes, both at his family home and at Tower Bridge. | “He was a well-loved and hugely popular boy, which has been demonstrated by the sheer number of people who have left a sea of flowers and tributes, both at his family home and at Tower Bridge. |
Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Reeves said: "Although we are in the early stages of the investigation we believe that an argument involving a number of men and women took place in Tower Bridge Road. | Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Reeves said: "Although we are in the early stages of the investigation we believe that an argument involving a number of men and women took place in Tower Bridge Road. |
"This then continued in Queen Elizabeth Street where the victim subsequently died. | "This then continued in Queen Elizabeth Street where the victim subsequently died. |
"The area around Tooley Street has a popular nightlife and I would ask that anyone who had been to a club in the area and may have witnessed the assault to contact us.” | "The area around Tooley Street has a popular nightlife and I would ask that anyone who had been to a club in the area and may have witnessed the assault to contact us.” |
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