Man fatally stabbed in Halewood formally identified

We can confirm that a man fatally stabbed in Halewood on Friday night, 29th October, has been formally identified as 31 year-old Jordan Brophy.

Mr Brophy, who was from the St Helens area, sadly passed away in hospital on Friday evening, after being found with stab wounds in Beechwood Avenue. 

His family are being supported by specially trained officers.

Six people have been arrested in connection with his death. 

A 26 year-old man has been released on bail pending further enquiries. A 33 year-old man has been released with no further action taken. 

Four people remain in custody.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing. 

Please contact our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with any information, quoting reference 21000752630.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: Give information | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)