Man arrested on suspicion of murdering Yorkshire dad found stabbed to death

Jordan, aged 21, was stabbed to death inside his home on Southey Avenue, Longley on Thursday, March 23.

Emergency services were called to the flat at around 9.45pm. He was taken to hospital but Jordan sadly died as a result of his injuries.

But detectives have today arrested a man on suspicion of murder in connection to the death.

The 29-year-old man arrested, who is from Sheffield, currently remains in police custody being questioned by officers.

Police are also appealing for information on a silver car seen near his flat that evening between 9pm and 10pm.

Detective Chief Inspector Victoria Short, who is leading the murder investigation, said: “Our officers and staff have been working relentlessly over the last couple of days to establish what happened in Jordan’s home on Thursday evening.

"From our enquiries so far, we understand a silver car was seen in the vicinity of Jordan’s flat that evening and therefore I’d like to hear from anyone who may have seen this vehicle between 9pm and 10pm on Thursday in the Southey Avenue area.

"I'm grateful to the local community for supporting the police investigation and to those people who have already volunteered information. We are keen to hear from anyone who may live locally who is yet to come forward, who may have witnessed suspicious activity in Southey Avenue that night.

"The smallest detail, which may not seem important to you, could be very useful for our inquiry so please get in touch with police.

"Jordan’s family are understandably devastated and have asked that their privacy be respected at this incredibly difficult time."

Police remain keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and who may know anything about who is responsible for Jordan's death.

Any information call police on 101 quoting incident number 1125 of March 23, 2017.

You can also pass information on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.