Halewood stabbing: Jordan Brophy named as victim

Police said the stabbing of Mr Brophy was being treated as a "targeted" attack

A man who died after being stabbed in the street has been named by police.

Jordan Brophy, 31, died in hospital after being found in Beechwood Avenue, Halewood, at about 18:40 BST on Friday.

Six people have been arrested over the attack, which police said was being treated as "targeted".

Merseyside Police said four people remain in custody, after a 26-year-old man was released on bail and a 33-year-old man was released with no further action taken.

A spokesman said the family of Mr Brophy, who was from the St Helens area, were being supported by specially trained officers.

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