Man stabbed to death in Sheffield named

A 23-year-old man who died after being stabbed in the Woodthorpe area of Sheffield on Friday night (6 March) has today been named as Jordan Marples-Douglas.

Police were called to a property on Woodthorpe Road at around 8.10pm, after Jordan had suffered multiple stab wounds.

He sadly died at the scene a short time later.

A post-mortem examination found that he died as a result of a stab wound to the chest.

His family have now formally identified him and have released a picture.

Detective Inspector Scott Harrison, leading the inquiry, said:

  • If you have information call 101 quoting incident number 856 of 6 March or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.