A MURDERER who stabbed a “loving son, brother and father” to death with a flick knife was today jailed for life.

Jordan Brown will have to serve a minimum of 24 years behind bars for killing Jordan Davies in Barry town centre a few days before Christmas.

The 25-year-old defendant, of Holton Road, Barry, was found guilty by a jury at Cardiff Crown Court of murdering his victim on Monday, December 16, 2019.

He had denied the charge and claimed he had killed the 23-year-old Mr Davies in self-defence.

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After he was sentenced, the victim’s family released a statement outside the court which read: “Jordan was a quiet, shy man who would rather sit and listen rather than take the lead.

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Victim Jordan Davies

“He was a loving son, brother and father of two.

“We would like to say a massive thank you to South Wales Police, to all the legal team involved with this case, to the jury we would like to thank you for coming to the right decision.

“To all witnesses who took their time to give evidence.

“To all friends and family who have supported our family throughout this tough time.”

Also outside the court, the senior investigating officer, Detective Inspector Matt Powell added: “This concludes a South Wales Police major crime investigation into the murder of Jordan Davies which took place in Holton Road, Barry.

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Detectives recovered the killer’s clothes

“Following a confrontation in the street with his then friend, Jordan Brown, he was stabbed three times with one fatal wound to his chest.

“Mr Davies collapsed and Brown fled from the scene, discarding his clothes in a nearby lane.

“Despite the best efforts of members of the public and extensive medical treatment by medical professionals who attended the scene, Mr Davies sadly did not survive.

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The murder weapon

“Jordan Davies’ family have shown tremendous courage and dignity. They have waited patiently due to delays brought about by the current pandemic to see justice delivered.

“We hope the outcome at Cardiff Crown Court can go some way in helping them to recover from this tragedy.

“This tragic case yet again highlights the devastating and far-reaching consequences of knife crime.

“I cannot stress enough the importance of loved ones reporting their concerns if they suspect someone they know is carrying a knife or involved in knife crime.

“Speaking out could, quite simply, save a life.”