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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Teen was going to meet his dad before 'hit-and-run' Audi death
Abdullah Yaha Al-Zaidy has been remembered as a 'beloved' teenager after he died in a suspected hit and run while going to meet his father in the Darnall area of Sheffield A teenage schoolboy who died when he was by a car which allegedly failed to stop was heading to meet his father before the tragic incident. Abdullah Yaha Al-Zaidy died in hospital on Wednesday after he was struck by a grey Audi in Darnall, eastern Sheffield. Abdullah, 16, was one of two people rushed for emergency attention, alongside an 18-year-old e-bike rider, who was admitted to hospital with severe injuries, with South Yorkshire Police saying a 20-year-old man was later arrested in Kent on suspicion of murder. The Daily Mail reports that the 16-year-old, who was locally known as Abdul, was walking to meet with his dad at a nearby shop, and that the pair had plans to eat together afterwards. The incident where Abdul lost his life was captured on distressing CCTV footage. On top of arresting one man on suspicion of murder, police arrested a man and woman in their 40s on suspicion of assisting an offender. They remain in custody as investigators continue to seek leads in the case. Detective Chief Inspector Benjamin Wood, the Senior Investigating Officer in the case, said "entirely innocent bystander" Abdul was "going about his daily business" at the time. He called on members of the public who may have information pertinent to police inquiries to hand over what they have, adding investigators are keen to hear from the electric bike riders. He said: "If you have any footage, imagery or information that may help our investigation then please share this directly with us – it may form an important part of our enquiries. We are also keen to hear from the riders of two electric bikes who were in the area at the time of the incident." Heartbroken members of the local community have paid tribute to Abdul, with the South Yorkshire Janazah Announcement Facebook remembering him a "beloved member" of his congregation. The statement on the page, which announces Muslim deaths and funerals, posted the statement alongside a picture of the smiling teen. It 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. The statement added: "It is deeply heartbreaking to see his photo—a boy always smiling, always full of joy. "He worked tirelessly alongside his father and had plans to begin college soon."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Boy, 16, killed in hit and run crash named locally
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." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North Murder arrest after boy, 16, dies in crash Hunt for driver after boy, 16, dies in hit-and-run South Yorkshire Police
ITV News
2 days ago
- ITV News
Teenager killed in Sheffield hit-and-run named
A teenager who died in a hit-and-run crash in Sheffield has been named as Abdullah Yaha Al-Zaidy. The 16-year-old, better known as "Abdul", was walking along the pavement on Staniforth Road in Darnall when he was hit by a grey Audi car at 4.50pm on Wednesday. The driver of the car, who also collided with an e-bike, left the scene. Abdul died in hospital. The 18-year-old man on the e-bike suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries. A 20-year-old man was arrested in Kent on suspicion of murder on Thursday. Three other people have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. In a post announcing Abdul's death, the Facebook page South Yorkshire Janazah Announcement described him as a "beloved member of the Al-Shafeey Centre mosque". It added: "He was reportedly walking to a nearby shop to meet his father, with plans to eat together, when the tragic accident occurred. "It is deeply heartbreaking to see his photo — a boy always smiling, always full of joy. He worked tirelessly alongside his father and had plans to begin college soon." Flowers continue to be left at the scene of the incident, which happened two days before the Muslim festival Eid.
