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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Second man arrested on suspicion of murder over death of 'innocent' schoolboy, 16, who killed in hit and run by Audi that 'swerved towards e-bike riders'
A second man has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of an 'innocent' child killed in suspected a hit-and-run attack. Abdullah Yaha Al-Zaidy was tragically struck down by a grey Audi while walking along the pavement in Staniforth Road, Sheffield, on Wednesday afternoon. Detectives said the Audi appeared to swerve towards three e-bike riders, colliding with one of them before hitting the boy and driving off. The 16-year-old was taken to hospital after the incident in the Darnall area of the city on Wednesday but later died. South Yorkshire Police said a 26-year-old man, who had been detained on suspicion of assisting an offender, has now been re-arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. It follows the arrest of a 20-year-old man on suspicion of the same offences in Kent on Thursday. Both men remain in custody. Detectives said they believe a grey Audi drove towards three electric bikes, colliding with one rider, who suffered serious injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening. The Audi then collided with the teenager and failed to stop at the scene, officers said. Two people, a man aged 46 and a woman aged 45, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have both been bailed pending further enquiries. Abdullah, known locally as Abdul, was reportedly walking to a nearby shop to meet his father with the two having plans to later eat together, when the tragedy happened. The community paid tribute to him in an announcement on social media, which said: 'May Allah grant him the highest ranks of Jannah and grant his family and friends strength and patience during this unimaginable time.' It 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.' Video footage shared online appears to show two e-bike riders and a motorcyclist travelling along the road before the grey Audi, driving in the opposite direction, suddenly veers across the carriageway. In harrowing footage, the motorcyclist narrowly misses the car while one of the e-bike riders is hit head on, being thrown into the air and into the hedge in front of a property. Less than a second later, the driver continues on a further 80ft, crashing into the 16-year-old who had just stopped walking on the pavement. The incident happened shortly after 4.50pm on Wednesday in Staniforth Road in the Darnall area Senior Investigating Officer in the case, Detective Chief Inspector Benjamin Wood, said: 'This is a tragic incident in which an entirely innocent bystander, who was going about his daily business, has sadly lost his life. Our thoughts are with the boy's loved ones, and we remain focused on securing justice for them. 'We know that this incident will have caused concern in the local community, and we have a team of detectives working at pace to piece together the circumstances which unfolded. 'We're aware of footage being shared online and I'd like to reiterate our message to the public to withhold from speculating or circulating videos which may cause distress to the boy's family. '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.' Mojid Khan said the boy came to rest at the gates of his Staniforth Road wholesale business, and his staff were the first on the scene after hearing the collision. He said he arrived half an hour later and was shocked to see what his CCTV system had recorded. Mr Khan said yesterday: 'When it happens on your doorstep, literally, it does affect you. It's quite horrific to see how it happens.' He said: 'I think it's a local lad that's passed away and another local lad that got injured on a motorbike. It's shocking for us as a community. 'The disturbing thing is that this is not the first time that this has happened. It seems every few months something like this is going on. 'I think that's a matter for our politicians to do something about.' He said: 'Tomorrow is our Eid festival. That's going to hit them (the boy's family) even harder. 'It should be a happy day. I'm really sad for the family. Their loss is going to be that much greater tomorrow.' Lauren, 31, who did not wish to give her surname, was giving CPR to the teenager and shouting to ask people to help. She said: 'I don't want to go in to detail, it was traumatic – a young, beautiful boy has lost his life to something he wasn't even involved in.'
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Boy, 16, killed in Darnall hit and run crash named locally
A teenage pedestrian who was killed in a hit and run crash in Sheffield has been named 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 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 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 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 name and photograph were shared by the South Yorkshire Janazah Announcements Facebook page, which provides information about Muslim funerals and burials, on Friday 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
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Schoolboy pedestrian, 16, killed in fatal hit and run was 'going to meet father at shops' when he was mowed down by Audi that 'swerved towards e-bike riders'
A 16-year-old schoolboy who died in a suspected hit-and-run 'was on his way to meet his father at nearby shops' when he was mowed down by a car. Abdullah Yaha Al-Zaidy was walking along the pavement on Staniforth Road on Wednesday afternoon when a grey Audi appeared to swerve towards a group of e-bike riders before ploughing into the boy. The victim was rushed to hospital, where he tragically died. An 18-year-old e-bike rider, who was also hit in the same incident, was in critical condition. Yesterday, South Yorkshire Police arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of murder after a man and woman, both in their 40s, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Detectives believe the vehicle deliberately swerved into a group of road users moments before hitting the pedestrian. Abdullah, known locally as Abdul, was reportedly walking to a nearby shop to meet his father with the two having plans to later eat together, when the tragedy happened. The community paid tribute to him in an announcement on social media saying: 'The teenager who was struck by a vehicle in Darnall has been named as 16-year-old Abdullah Yaha Al-Zaidy. '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.' It 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.' Video footage shared online appears to show two e-bike riders and a motorcyclist travelling along the road before the grey Audi, driving in the opposite direction, suddenly veers across the carriageway. In harrowing footage, the motorcyclist narrowly misses the car while one of the e-bike riders is hit head on, being thrown into the air and into the hedge in front of a property. Less than a second later, the driver continues on a further 80ft, crashing into the 16-year-old who had just stopped walking on the pavement. The incident happened shortly after 4.50pm on Wednesday on Staniforth Road in the Darnall area. Senior Investigating Officer in the case, Detective Chief Inspector Benjamin Wood, said: 'This is a tragic incident in which an entirely innocent bystander, who was going about his daily business, has sadly lost his life. Our thoughts are with the boy's loved ones, and we remain focused on securing justice for them. 'We know that this incident will have caused concern in the local community, and we have a team of detectives working at pace to piece together the circumstances which unfolded. 'We're aware of footage being shared online and I'd like to reiterate our message to the public to withhold from speculating or circulating videos which may cause distress to the boy's family. '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.' Mojid Khan said the boy came to rest at the gates of his Staniforth Road wholesale business, and his staff were the first on the scene after hearing the collision. He said he arrived half an hour later and was shocked to see what his CCTV system had recorded. Mr Khan said yesterday: 'When it happens on your doorstep, literally, it does affect you. It's quite horrific to see how it happens.' He said: 'I think it's a local lad that's passed away and another local lad that got injured on a motorbike. It's shocking for us as a community. 'The disturbing thing is that this is not the first time that this has happened. It seems every few months something like this is going on. 'I think that's a matter for our politicians to do something about.' He said: 'Tomorrow is our Eid festival. That's going to hit them (the boy's family) even harder. 'It should be a happy day. I'm really sad for the family. Their loss is going to be that much greater tomorrow.' Lauren, 31, who did not wish to give her surname, was giving CPR to the teenager and shouting to ask people to help. She said: 'I don't want to go in to detail, it was traumatic – a young, beautiful boy has lost his life to something he wasn't even involved in.'
