Police have charged 10 more people as they investigate the stabbing of Matthew Daulby in Ormskirk.

Police attended Railway Road at 12.05am on July 29 to reports of an ongoing disturbance.

Nineteen-year-old Matthew was found a short distance away with stab injuries. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, Matthew died later in hospital.

A post mortem examination confirmed that the cause of Matthew’s death was a stab wound.

Officers have continued to investigate the altercation which resulted in Matthew receiving his fatal injuries.

Police have now have charged the following 10 people with conspiracy to commit violent disorder. They have all been bailed to appear before magistrates in Preston next month.

  • Callaghan Worden, 19, of Pennine Way, Liverpool.
  • Jay Evans, 19, of Bartlett Close, Maghull.
  • Harry Lewis, 19, of Southport Road, Lydiate.
  • Sam Hopgood, 19, of Green Lane, Maghull.
  • Lewis Kehoe, 19, of Columbine Close, Liverpool.
  • Sean Ball, 19, of Virginia Avenue, Liverpool.
  • Ryan Ronan, 19, of North Mount Road, Kirby.
  • Bradley Kehoe, 18, of Willsford Avenue, Melling.
  • Alfie Forsythe, 19, of Lathom Drive, Liverpool.
  • Louis Booth, 18, of Sefton Lane, Liverpool.

Police have previously charged two men with murder.

Finley Cook, 20, of Heskin Lane, Ormskirk, and Henry Houghton, 18, of Barrison Green, Scarisbrick, have been remanded into custody to stand trial in November.

Officers still want to speak with Thomas Dures, 19, as part of the investigation. He has links to Aughton and Liverpool.

Lancashire Telegraph: Thomas DuresThomas Dures (Image: Lancashire Police)

A police spokesperson said: “Our thoughts remain with Matthew’s loved ones at this extremely distressing time. They continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

“Our officers are continuing to appeal for information on the whereabouts of a man they want to speak to as part of their ongoing enquiries.

“Anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of Thomas Dures is asked to call 101, quoting log 1007 of July 29, 2023. For immediate sightings call 999.

“Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. You can upload information and footage directly here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/0401020123L14-PO1 .”