Man, 19, killed and three others stabbed in weekend of violence
A 19-year-old was stabbed to death in a shocking weekend of violence across the North West.
People living on Merseyside and beyond were horrified to hear the news of Matthew Daulby'[1]s death following a disturbance in Ormskirk town centre[2] on Saturday. The 19-year-old, from Liverpool,[3] was taken to hospital with stab wounds, but died a short time later.
A second 19-year-old man was also treated for stab injuries and he has since been discharged from hospital.
Two other unrelated incidents of knife crime were reported on Merseyside and beyond this weekend. Here's everything we know so far about those incidents.
Air ambulance called as man stabbed on train from Liverpool
A man was airlifted to hospital after being stabbed[4] on a train from Liverpool to Birmingham.
The victim, in his 50s, was attacked at around 4pm on Friday, July 28 while he was on a train from the city to Birmingham. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening and he is in a stable condition, police said.
Rail services were temporarily disrupted around Hartford Station in Cheshire while emergency services attended. British Transport Police (BTP) said a man in his 40s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and was in custody.
In an update today, police confirmed the man who was arrested has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Any witnesses who haven’t already spoken to police can contact BTP by texting 61016 quoting reference 408 of July 28.
Two bailed as police continue to quiz man on suspicion of teenager's murder
19-year-old Matthew Daulby, from Liverpool (Image: Lancashire Police)
Ormskirk town centre became the centre of a murder investigation after Matthew Daulby was stabbed to death on Saturday.[5][6]
Officers were called to Railway Road at 12.05am to reports of an ongoing disturbance. Matthew[7], 19, was found a short distance away with stab wounds and was rushed to hospital.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the teenager died later in hospital. In a tribute, Matthew's family described him as a "loving and funny young man with a bright future ahead of him."
A post-mortem examination found the cause of his death was a stab wound.
A second 19-year-old man was also treated for stab injuries. His injuries were not serious and he has since been discharged from hospital, police said.
A 20-year-old man from Ormskirk was arrested in the early hours of Sunday, July 31 on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody. An 18-year-old man from Scarisbrick was arrested on Sunday, June 30 on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody.
A 19-year-old man from Liverpool[8] and a 19-year-old man from Melling, both arrested on suspicion of affray were released on bail until October 14. The arrests relate to the altercation in Railway Road, which involved a number of males.
As part of police's ongoing enquiries, they are asking for anyone with information or CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage which could assist with the investigation to come forward
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting log 1007 of July 29, 2023. Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. You can upload information and footage directly here.[9]
Man stabbed at house party
Merseyside Police scene on Townsend Ave junction with Kingsland Crescent, Norris Green
In a separate incident at around 12.50am on Sunday, police were called to a house on Townsend Avenue in Norris Green[10].
When officers arrived they found a 26-year-old man had been stabbed in the back and arm[11], and had a cut to his neck.
He was taken to hospital for treatment and is now recovering at home from his injuries. Two men reportedly fled the house party in a grey coloured Peugeot car, driven in the direction of the East Lancashire Road.
Police[12] vehicles and a cordon remained at the scene at lunchtime on Sunday. Witnesses claimed up to 15 police cars, including dog units, had arrived in the area at 1am. An investigation is underway with officers carrying out forensic, CCTV, house-to-house and witness enquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, DM @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 23000690501.
What ECHO readers had to say
ECHO readers took to Facebook to express their sadness following Matthew Daulby's death as many called for tougher sentences for knife crime.
Lindsey McDermott Hughes said: "What’s this world coming to? Far too young. Knife crime is horrific. RIP Matthew."
Andrea Wood said: "So young, knife crime is getting worse. If you take a life then it should be life jail sentence, need this as a deterrent."
Leonie Ralney said: "So so sad why? Such a waste of a young man’s life x. The world is so scary right now x. Love and sympathy to all affected x."
Lynn Schofield said: "You should get life for a knife it won’t bring this young man back but maybe people will think before they act."
Margaret Thompson said: "No matter what age if they carry a knife they should be put away for a long time. Too many young lives getting taken. They are up to no good if they're carrying a knife, if they kill someone give them life. Why should they live when they've taken a person's life?"
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