Man denies murdering 'Good Samaritan' but admits causing his death by dangerous driving
Chris Marriott, a 46-year-old father-of-two, died after he went to help a woman he saw unconscious in the street during a disturbance in Sheffield, police have said.
Friday 12 April 2024 16:50, UK
A man has denied murdering a "Good Samaritan" who died after being hit by a car while trying to help a stranger.
Police said father-of-two Chris Marriott died after he went to assist a woman he saw unconscious in the street during a disturbance in Sheffield.
As the 46-year-old tended to the woman in the Burngreave area on 27 December, a car hit the crowd, leaving a number of people injured.
Hassan Jhangur, of Sheffield, denied the murder and manslaughter of Mr Marriott, along with a number of other charges, at Sheffield Crown Court on Friday.
But the 24-year-old pleaded guilty to causing Mr Marriott's death by dangerous driving.
He also admitted causing serious injury to four other people by dangerous driving - Alison Norris, a midwife who also went to help at the scene, Ambreen Jhangur, Nafeesa Jhangur and Riasat Khan.
Hassan Jhangur also denied attempting to murder Hasan Khan and wounding him with intent.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to three charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, in relation to Ms Norris, Ambreen Jhangur and Nafeesa Jhangur.
He also denied one count of wounding with intent in relation to Riasat Khan.
Read more from Paste BN:
Police launch investigation into Angela Rayner
Four jailed over church funeral drive-by shooting
Man who murdered 32-year-old outside nightclub jailed for life
Jhangur sat in the dock with his father Mohammed Jhangur, 56, of Sheffield, who denied attempting to pervert the course of public justice, a charge relating to him allegedly concealing a knife.
Both men will go on trial on 17 June at Sheffield Crown Court, judge Mrs Justice Lambert told the court.
Hassan Jhangur was remanded in custody, while Mohammed Jhangur was released on conditional bail.
Be the first to get Breaking News
Install the Paste BN app for free
The pair were told to appear for a pre-trial review hearing on 3 June.