Boy, 16, killed in hit and run crash named locally

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12 hours ago

A teenage pedestrian who was killed in a hit and run crash in Sheffield has been named locally.
Abdullah Yaha Al-Zaidy, 16, was struck by a grey Audi which is believed to have been driven towards three electric bikes on Staniforth Road in Darnall on Wednesday afternoon.
One of the e-bike riders, an 18-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital. A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday.
Residents and local councillors have now paid tribute to the boy, who "always gave the best smiles", and said his death as he walked along the pavement behind the e-bikes had shocked the community.
Three people, a 45-year-old woman and two men aged 26 and 46, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
All three remain in custody.
Abdullah was described as an "innocent bystander" to the incident by South Yorkshire Police. The car did not stop at the scene.
Mrs Khan, who has been living in the area for eight years, said the teenager used to work at Shansha Red Shop on Staniforth Road and serve her ice cream.
"He was a good lad, reserved, not talkative but always gives good smiles," she said.
"It's so sad. I couldn't sleep, especially knowing him, that upsets me really.
"He was such a young boy."
Darnall Labour councillor Mary Lea said: "I can speak for myself and my colleague, councillor Zahira Naz, and say we were shocked when we heard about this incident.
"My first thoughts were of the family and the boy who lost his life and the tragedy of it all.
"Our hearts go out to this young man's family at this time; and we can only imagine their grief and pain. We are thinking about them and they [are] in our prayers."
South Yorkshire Police said the boy's family had been informed and was being supported by officers.
Abdullah's name and photograph were shared by the South Yorkshire Janazah Announcements Facebook page, which provides information about Muslim funerals and burials, on Friday morning.
The post read: "Abdullah, known locally as Abdul, was a beloved member of the Al-Shafeey Centre mosque.
"He was reportedly walking to a nearby shop to meet his father, with plans to eat together, when the tragic accident occurred.
"May Allah grant him the highest ranks of Jannah and grant his family and friends strength and patience during this unimaginable time."
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