Ormskirk stabbing: Teen, 19, killed as another fights for life in horror attack

A teenager has died and another has been left fighting for his life after a brutal stabbing in the early hours of this morning.

Officers were called to Railway Road, Ormskirk, near Wigan, at 12.05am on July 29 following reports of an ongoing disturbance. A 19-year-old man was found a short distance away with stab injuries. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he sadly died later in hospital.

A second 19-year-old was also treated for stab injuries. He has been taken to hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, reports the Liverpool Echo.

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Police confirmed two men have been arrested in connection with the stabbing. A 19-year-old man from Liverpool, and a 19-year-old man from Maghull, are being held on suspicion of affray. They remain in custody for questioning. Police said the arrests were related to an altercation on Railway Road involving a number of males.

A spokesperson said: "Police were called to Railway Road, Ormskirk, at 12.05am today, July 29, to reports of an ongoing disturbance.

"A 19-year-old was found with stab injuries, and despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he sadly died later in hospital.

"A second man, also 19, was treated for stab injuries. He has been taken to hospital, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening."

One town centre shopper told LancsLive: "You can't access Moor Street from the end where the taxi shop is. Everyone has to walk round."

Bouncers in Lancashire have described how they did 'everything they could', but have been left 'traumatised' after trying to save the life of the young man.

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