Seven other people were injured. Police arrested a 24-year-old suspect on murder, attempted murder and aggravated assault. Officials were informed of an altercation in the south-west English town of Bodmin on Sunday night, the police said on Sunday.
Someone used a knife, several people suffered stab wounds. A man between 30 and 40 years died at the scene. Several women and men were taken to clinics. Her injuries are not life-threatening.
The police initially gave no information on Sunday about the exact course of the crime and the background. It was not searched for other perpetrators, it was only said.