Two teenagers have been arrested after a 19-year-old was fatally stabbed in a town centre and another left seriously injured.
A large police presence was sent to Ormskirk town centre just after midnight last night (July 28) after officers received reports of an 'ongoing disturbance'.
One 19-year-old was found with stab wounds but despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he died later in hospital.
A second 19-year-old was also treated for stab injuries. He was taken to hospital and his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
A spokesperson for the police said: "Our officers attended Railway Road, Ormskirk, at 12.05am today to reports of an ongoing disturbance.
"A 19-year-old was found a short distance away with stab injuries. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he sadly died later in hospital.
"Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this extremely distressing time.
"A second 19-year-old was also treated for stab injuries. He has been taken to hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening."
A 19-year-old man from Liverpool and a 19-year-old man from Maghull have been arrested on suspicion of affray. They remain in custody at this time.
The arrests relate to an altercation in Railway Road involving a number of males.
A significant area within the town centre has been secured as a crime scene.
Anyone with information or footage is asked to 101, quoting log 0006 of July 29, 2023.
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