The household of a young person who died after a stabbing have paid tribute to a "compassionate, loving and funny young man" who had a "bright future ahead of him".

Matthew Daulby, 19, from Liverpool, died in hospital following an "altercation" in Ormskirk city centre in Lancashire.

Detectives have now opened a homicide investigation.

Police have been referred to as to an "ongoing disturbance" in Railway Road at 12.05am on Saturday, and Matthew was discovered close by. A second 19-year-old man was additionally handled in hospital for stab accidents, which aren't considered life-threatening.

His household stated: "Matthew was the most compassionate, loving and funny young man with a bright future ahead of him.

"He adored his household, and cared for them with utmost loyalty. He cherished spending time with them and gave his love so generously, ensuring everybody knew how a lot he cherished 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."

A autopsy examination to ascertain the reason for Matthew's demise will happen "in due course", Lancashire Constabulary stated.

A 19-year-old man from Liverpool and a 19-year-old man from Melling, in Merseyside, have been arrested on suspicion of affray and stay in police custody.

Detectives trying to determine quite a lot of individuals

The arrests relate to an altercation in Railway Road involving quite a lot of males, police stated.

Officers are asking for anybody with data, or CCTV, dashcam or cell phone footage which might assist their investigation, to come back ahead.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Fallows, from the drive's main investigation group, stated it was being handled as an "isolated incident" regardless of the sooner combat in Railway Road.

He stated: "This incident has resulted in a young man losing his life and first and foremost my thoughts are with Matthew's loved ones at this time."