Second man arrested on suspicion of murder after teenager stabbed to death

A second man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager was stabbed to death.

Matthew Daulby, 19, died in hospital after being attacked in Railway Road, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, shortly after midnight on Saturday (July 29).

A second 19-year-old man was also treated for stab wounds, which police say were not serious. He has since been discharged from hospital.

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A 20-year-old man from Ormskirk was arrested on suspicion of Matthew's murder on Sunday morning. Last night, detectives arrested a second person, an 18-year-old man from Scarisbrick, on suspicion of murder. Both men remain in custody.

A man from Liverpool and another from Melling, both aged, 19, were previously arrested on suspicion of affray and have been released on bail until October 14. The arrests relate to an altercation involving a number of males in Railway Road, Lancashire Police said.

Detectives are continuing to appeal for anyone with information or CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage which could help their investigation to get in touch.

DCI Andy Fallows, from Lancashire Police's Major Investigation Team, said: “This incident has resulted in a young man losing his life and my thoughts remain with Matthew’s loved ones at this time.

“I want to take this opportunity to thank everybody who has provided information and footage so far. This incident has understandably appalled the community and their ongoing support is very much appreciated.

“I would ask anybody with information who hasn’t already spoken to us to please do so as soon as possible. We are particularly keen to hear from anybody who has footage from Railway Road and surrounding