Ormskirk stabbings: One of two men attacked in fight dies

Matthew Daulby was described as "compassionate, loving and funny"

A teenager has been fatally stabbed in a fight which left another man injured.

Matthew Daulby, from Liverpool, was one of two 19-year-old men stabbed in Railway Road, Ormskirk, at about midnight, Lancashire Police said.

He was taken to hospital where he later died. The other teenager is not thought to be in a life-threatening condition. Two 19-year-olds have been arrested.

In a tribute, Mr Daulby's family described him as "compassionate, loving and funny".

They said he had "a bright future ahead of him".

'Zest for life'

"He adored his family, and cared for them with utmost loyalty," they said.

"He loved spending time with them and gave his love so generously, making sure everyone knew how much he loved them.

"He had a zest for life and was always looking forward to holidays with his family and friends. He was surrounded by love from his family and we will miss him every day, for the rest of our lives."

The two teenagers were stabbed in the fight in Railway Road, Ormskirk

A 19-year-old man from Liverpool and a 19-year-old man from Maghull in Sefton have been arrested on suspicion of affray.

They remain in custody as police appeal for anyone with information to contact them.

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