First picture released of Sheffield man stabbed to death in city

The heartbroken family of a Sheffield man stabbed to death in the city has released a photograph of the popular young man.
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Tributes have been pouring in since Jordan Marples-Douglas, aged 23, was killed in a house on Woodthorpe Road, Woodthorpe and the number of floral tributes left at the crime scene is growing daily.

Jordan suffered multiple stab wounds and a post mortem examination revealed he died as a result of a stab wound to the chest.

Jordan Marples-Douglas was stabbed to death in Woodthorpe, SheffieldJordan Marples-Douglas was stabbed to death in Woodthorpe, Sheffield
Jordan Marples-Douglas was stabbed to death in Woodthorpe, Sheffield
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Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Detective Inspector Scott Harrison, leading the police murder probe, said: “We are working hard to piece together exactly what happened at the property on Woodthorpe Road on Friday night.

“Our officers remain in Woodthorpe today and are carrying out house to house enquiries and searching the area, they are also there for your reassurance.

“A priority for us is hearing from anyone who was on Woodthorpe Road between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on Friday night and noticed anything unusual.

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“I’d also ask that people check their CCTV cameras and dashcams for any footage that might help us. You might think it’s tiny, or insignificant, but any information you have might be vital for our investigation.

“This is no doubt a distressing time for Mr Marples-Douglas’ family and our thoughts are with them and the wider community, who are coming to terms with what has happened.”

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 856 of March 6 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.