Thiruvananthapuram | A 24-year-old man died after he was allegedly attacked following a brawl at Kattakada here, police said on Friday.

The deceased has been identified as Rahul, a native of Elluvila near Kattakada.

According to police, the accused, who is yet to be identified, fled the scene soon after the incident.

Officials said a scuffle broke out between Rahul and the assailant in front of Rajashree Auditorium near Killy, Kattakada, at around 10.45 pm on Thursday.

In a fit of rage, the accused allegedly stabbed Rahul using an object resembling a vehicle key.

Rahul was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

Police suspect the accused had an earlier altercation with Rahul at a bar and later followed him before carrying out the attack.

An investigation is underway. The body will be handed over to the family after the postmortem, police added