Man, 23, charged with murder of ‘Good Samaritan’ father-of-two who was killed in ‘car ram attack’ while trying to break up wedding party fight

Man, 23, charged with murder of ‘Good Samaritan’ father-of-two who was killed in ‘car ram attack’ while trying to break up wedding party fight Hassan Jhangur, 23, charged with murder and five counts of attempted murder By Iwan Stone and Richard Marsden and Tracey Kandohla Published: 18:40 EST, 29 December 2023 | Updated: 20:49 EST, 29 December 2023 e-mail A man has been charged with the murder of a ‘Good Samaritan’ neighbour who was hit by a car as he desperately tried to help a wounded woman. Hassan Jhangur, 23, of Whiteways Road, Sheffield, was arrested after the incident and has since been charged with murder and five counts of attempted murder. He remains in police custody but will appear in court today (Saturday).

Father-of-two Christian Marriott, 46, was killed after being rammed by a car as he was trying to revive an unconscious woman lying in the road. He is said to have left his family and stopped to give her first aid as she was lying in a cul-de-sac – before the car was driven at the group around him. South Yorkshire Police said seven other people suffered injuries during the incident just after 2pm on Wednesday in the city’s suburb of Burngreave.

Father-of-two Christian Marriott, 46, was killed after being rammed by a car as he was trying to revive an unconscious woman lying in the road Christian Marriott and his wife Bryony Marriott. They had two children, aged six and eight South Yorkshire Police said seven other people suffered injuries during the incident just after 2pm on Wednesday in the city’s suburb of Burngreave South Yorkshire Police said seven other people suffered injuries during the incident just after 2pm on Wednesday in the city’s suburb of Burngreave. They included the unconscious woman and an off-duty midwife, Alison Norris, who had also stopped to help.

One woman remains in hospital in a serious condition, the force confirmed. Ms Norris, 58, a married mother of two, was elected as a city councillor last year in Woodhouse and local politicians spoke of her ‘kindness’ yesterday. A 55-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder was released on bail.

Mr Marriot’s family described him as ‘a wonderful husband, dad, brother, uncle – and friend to many’ in an emotional statement. They said he devoted much of his life to helping others including at Sheffield College, Jubilee Foodbank and Debt Advice, Voluntary Action Sheffield, Community Money Advice (CMA) and as a trustee of MASKK (Manor and Castle After School and Kids Klubs). They continued: ‘The circumstances of his death, although tragic and unfathomable to us his family, show the sort of man he was – to go to help rather than to turn away.

The scene on College Close in Burngreave yesterday as the police cordon wasin place ‘Chris was also a man of faith who wanted others to also experience the joy he had found trusting in Jesus. We take comfort in these most difficult of times in our belief that he is with his Lord and Saviour, while we mourn his loss. ‘ His family also urged anyone with any information to share it ‘so that we can understand better the circumstances in which he died’.

It comes as tributes continued to mount for Mr Marriott, who has been described as a ‘Good Samaritan’ by police and was a much-loved member of his church, City Church in Sheffield. The church group ChristCentral, which includes City Church, said in a statement that everyone was ‘deeply shocked’ by Mr Marriott’s death. It said: ‘Chris died doing what so many will remember him for, helping others.

‘He had stopped to help an unconscious woman lying in the street and as he was providing first aid, a car collided with Chris, the woman and others. ‘Our thoughts and prayers are obviously with his wife, and their two young sons. This is an unbelievably awful situation and we are heartbroken for the family.

‘Please pray for them, for Chris’ wider family and friends, and for City Church Sheffield as they try to process this loss. ‘ Mr Marriott was out for a post-Christmas walk with his family including his wife Bryony A 55-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder was released on bail Mr Marriott worked as IT manager for the charity Community Money Advice (CMA). Heather Keates, the founder and chief executive of CMA, said: ‘He wanted to give people hope and, therefore, he was prepared to go the extra mile for people.

‘His generosity, his care for people, his compassion for people, this was the root of who he was. He was a caring and compassionate man. ‘He wanted to make a difference in his community and he made a big difference.

‘ She added: ‘He leaves a wife and two young children. That’s our biggest concern now, for the family and how they move forward. ‘ Ms Keates said Mr Marriott had died in ‘truly tragic circumstances’, adding that he was ‘completely irreplaceable’ to the charity, which runs 180 face-to-face advice centres.

He worked as its IT manager since 2021 but had previously run one of the charity’s advice centres in Sheffield. Ms Keates said: ‘He understood it from the IT side and he understood it from the clients side too. ‘ Alison Norris, 58, a married mother of two, stopped to help an unconscious woman injured during a fracas following a wedding party in Burngreave, Sheffield, on Wednesday afternoon And she added: ‘His skill set was so complete and specialised.

‘ Mr Marriott’s brother-in-law Luke Tonge said on Facebook: ‘Our Chris was a kind man who loved his family and truly lived to help others – and our hearts are broken. ‘Please pray for my sister and their boys, and the family & friends who are grieving such an incalculable loss. ‘ Police confirmed that Mr Marriott was out for a post-Christmas walk with his family when he went to the aid of the injured woman.

Fellow Sheffield representatives rallied to pay tribute to midwife Ms Norris, who was injured stopping to help an unconscious woman during the fracas. Labour MP Clive Betts, whose Sheffield South East constituency includes Woodhouse, said: ‘I think Alison is a wonderfully kind and considerate person and she behaved in a selfless way thinking of others. ’ Ibrar Hussain, a former Labour councillor in Burngreave, said: ‘Alison put her life on the line to help others – she should be given a medal.

’ Another Labour source said: ‘Alison’s amazing – she always is. She just saw somebody lying in the road and went to help. ’ Ms Norris was yesterday back home and recovering but declined to comment to reporters.

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