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Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS First picture of grandmother, 86, killed by electric bike on zebra crossing after teenager is quizzed by police
An 'active and beautiful' great grandmother who died after being mown down by a electric motorbike was using a zebra crossing at the time, police revealed today. Amid mounting concern at the scourge of illegal high-performance e-bikes, Gloria Stephenson's devastated family paid tribute to her as an 'amazing mam'. The 86-year-old was one of two pensioners who died after being hit by an electric motorbike on the same day, just 100 miles apart. Less than four hours later Shaat Bibi, 72, was struck as she crossed the road near her home in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Mrs Bibi later died in hospital from her injuries with her grieving family calling for a crackdown on e-motorbikes. After the tragedy in Sunderland on May 16, neighbours revealed Mrs Stephenson was walking her daughter's rescue dog - and said she was so fit and healthy that they had expected her to live to 100. An 18-year-old was later arrested later on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after allegedly fleeing the scene. The double tragedy comes as police seizures of illegally-modified electric bikes have soared amid increasing concerns they are a 'death trap' for pedestrians and riders. Today Northumbria Police said it understood that Mrs Stephenson was using 'a zebra crossing when she was struck by a black Sur-Ron electric motorcycle, travelling in a southbound direction'. They said the 18-year-old rider initially drove away from the scene on Burdon Road near to the junction with Lidcombe Close. The teenager has been released on police bail pending further inquiries as officers renewed their appeal for witnesses to come forward. Paying tribute today, relatives of Mrs Stephenson, who lived in the Silksworth, Sunderland, said she was an 'amazing mam'. 'We are all devastated at the loss of our vibrant, active, beautiful, and intelligent mam, grandma, mother-in-law and great grandma,' they added. 'The press described her as an "elderly lady" - however, we want to make absolutely clear that our mam was full of life. 'She was active, fit, healthy, and had years left to give her love and share her energy and zest for life with everyone who knew her. 'The family want to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone who supported mam, and her daughter and grandson at the scene.' Locals said she was walking her daughter's rescue terrier at the time. The dog suffered minor injuries. It is believed the motorbike weaved in between stationary cars at the crossing before colliding with her. Locals who knew her said she was super fit for her age and was regularly out walking. Barry Slee, 49, a neighbour, said: 'Gloria was going over the crossing as a pedestrian but was knocked over and killed. 'She hadn't done anything wrong. The bike has apparently gone through some cars who had stopped to let her through. 'Gloria was 86 but was as fit as a lop. She would walk with her dog every day. 'You would never have believed she was 86. 'She was tremendous. 'She had a huge heart and was loved by everyone. 'She was that fit that you would have thought she would have easily reached 100. 'She has lived in the area for a long time and knew everyone around here. 'This should be murder. She was crossing the road when she was hit.' Allison Burnett, 58, said: 'She was amazing. 'She was the best friend to everyone and was always happy. 'She lives life to the fullest for an 86-year-old. The shock is unbelievable. 'We still can't take in that she's not with us anymore.' Today Sergeant Russell Surrey, of Northumbria Police, said: 'Our thoughts remain with all of Gloria's family and loved ones as they try to process what has happened. 'We will support them in any way that we can, as we look to get them the answers they deserve. 'I'd like to thank those who have been in touch to share information and footage with us so far - and would urge any further witnesses to contact us.' West Yorkshire Police previously said a 17-year-old arrested in relation to Mrs Bibi's death was later released on bail. Last year a Sky News investigation found that police across the UK confiscated 937 e-bikes in the year to August, up from 511 recorded during the previous 12 months. Although under UK law, e-bike motors must cut out when a speed of 15.5mph is reached, police are increasingly finding many have been modified to reach much faster speeds - up to 70mph.
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Two OAP pedestrians killed by the 'scourge of e-bikes' on the same day 100 miles apart
Two OAP pedestrians have been killed by the 'scourge of e-bikes' on the same day, just 100 miles apart. Shaat Bibi, 72, was struck by an electric motorbike as she crossed the road near her home in Bradford, West Yorkshire, at 4.54pm on Wednesday. The grandmother sadly died in hospital on Friday from her injuries during the collision on Leeds Old Road, which had left her in an induced coma. A 17-year-old male driver was arrested on suspicion of offences relating to the collision - but he has since been released on bail. Police are appealing for witnesses. Meanwhile, Gloria Murphey, 86, died on the same day after an e-motorcycle slammed into her as she crossed the street with her dog in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, just before 1pm. Mother-of-three Mrs Bibi has now been pictured for the first time, with her late husband Shah Nawaz and her youngest son Baber Iqbal, 42. Mr Iqbal said she was 'loved by everybody' and 'always out visiting people' - and died on her way to visit another of her sons. He is now calling for a crackdown on e-motorbikes, saying today: 'These electric bikes are a scourge on the streets of Bradford, and it seems to be a similar problem in Sunderland. 'We live in this community, and if you just park up and watch the main road, you will see them every ten or 15 minutes driving past on e-scooters and electric motorbikes at high speed. 'It is very bad and we fear for all these kids around here, and the elders.' He said locals often see the riders wearing all-black clothing, no helmet and a face covering, doing wheelies and seemingly unafraid of the police. Fast food manager Mr Iqbal said: 'You just don't hear the electric vehicles, my mother wouldn't have heard the one that hit her. 'I never got to speak to her after the accident because she was in an induced coma until Friday.' He continued: 'The rider of the bike that hit my mum didn't leave the scene. He was restrained by locals until the police came to arrest him. 'The riders are normally tough to catch because they can evade police by going down alleyways and off road. And the electric vehicles are fast. 'My mum's death has been tough on the family. 'My mum was a grandma to so many grandkids and she was loved by everybody. She was very bubbly and smiling all the time.' Mr Iqbal lived with his mother, who lost her husband Mr Nawaz several years ago when he died aged 77. Just 100 miles away, Ms Murphey lost her life on the same day as Mrs Bibi, when crossing Burdon Road in Sunderland. Despite the efforts of medics, she was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a black Sur-Ron motorbike travelling north - the driver of which had fled. Locals said she was walking her daughter's rescue terrier at the time, which suffered minor injuries. An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released on bail pending further inquiries. It is believed the motorbike weaved in between some stationary cars at the crossing before colliding with Ms Murphey. Locals who knew her said she was super fit for her age and was regularly out walking. Barry Slee, 49, a neighbour, said: 'Gloria was going over the crossing as a pedestrian but was knocked over and killed. 'She hadn't done anything wrong. The bike has apparently gone through some cars who had stopped to let her through. 'Gloria was 86 but was as fit as a lop. She would walk with her dog every day. You would never have believed she was 86. 'She was tremendous. She had a huge heart and was loved by everyone. 'She was that fit that you would have thought she would have easily reached 100. 'She has lived in the area for a long time and knew everyone around here. 'This should be murder. She was crossing the road when she was hit.' Allison Burnett, 58, said: 'She was amazing. She was the best friend to everyone and was always happy. 'She lives life to the fullest for an 86-year-old. The shock is unbelievable. We still can't take in that she's not with us anymore. 'She was well travelled. She still travelled abroad on her own even now. She was a mum-of-four and had grandchildren.' One message left at the scene read: 'To my darling sister Gloria. You are always in my thoughts. RIP Gloria. Fly high angel. Will be missed.' West Yorkshire Police have renewed an appeal for witnesses following Mrs Bibi's death. The Major Collision and Enquiry Team (MCET) is looking to speak to anyone who saw or has footage of the collision. They are asked to contact MCET by calling 101, quoting log 1451 of May 14. Reports can be also be made online using West Yorkshire Police's live chat, referencing the same log number. Meanwhile, Sergeant Andrew Ferguson, of Northumbria Police, said Ms Murphey's death in Sunderland was a 'devastating incident' and appealed for witnesses to come forward. He said: 'We know this is quite a busy stretch of road, with lots of people and vehicles in the area at the time, so please get in touch if you saw anything.'
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Pensioner, 72, is killed after being hit by an electric motorbike as police release suspect, 17, on bail
A 72-year-old woman died after being hit by an electric motorbike while the 17-year-old suspect has been released on bail. The motorbike slammed into Shaat Bibi on Leeds Old Road in Bradford on Wednesday. Mrs Bibi, who was a pedestrian, sadly died in hospital on Friday from injuries sustained in the crash. A 17-year-old boy who was driving the vehicle, was arrested on suspicion of offences relating to the collision. He has since been released on police bail. The tragic crash occurred at 4.54pm in the afternoon and police are appealing for witnesses. West Yorkshire Police said: 'Police have renewed an appeal for witnesses following the death of a woman injured in a serious road traffic collision in Bradford earlier his week. 'The Major Collision and Enquiry Team (MCET) would like to speak to anyone who saw or has footage of the collision on Leeds Old Road, Bradford at 4.54pm on Wednesday May 14. 'It took place after an electric motorcycle was in collision with a female pedestrian who can now be named as Mrs Shaat Bibi (72) from Bradford. 'She sadly passed away in hospital on Friday from injuries sustained in the collision. 'The rider of the motorcycle involved, a 17-year-old male, was arrested on suspicion of offences relating to the collision and released on police bail.' They added if anyone has information which could assist the police, contact the Major Collision and Enquiry Team by calling 101.
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Woman, 72, killed in e-bike crash as motorcycle rider, 17, arrested and bailed as cops launch urgent appeal
Anyone who witnessed the collision should contact the police CRASH HORROR Woman, 72, killed in e-bike crash as motorcycle rider, 17, arrested and bailed as cops launch urgent appeal A WOMAN has died and a teenager arrested and bailed following an e-bike crash in Bradford. Shaat Bibi, 72, was struck while crossing Leeds Old Road at 4.54pm on Wednesday. 1 The collision happened on Leeds Old Road on Wednesday May 14 The woman was rushed to hospital but sadly passed away from her injuries on Friday. The motorcycle rider, a 17-year-old boy, was arrested on suspicion of offences relating to the collision and released on bail, according to West Yorkshire Police. The cops have now launched a fresh appeal for information about the horror collision. Anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have video footage of it should contact the Major Collision and Enquiry Team by calling 101 and quoting log 1451 of May 14. Reports can also be made online by referencing the same log number. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- The Sun
Woman, 72, killed in e-bike crash as motorcycle rider, 17, arrested and bailed as cops launch urgent appeal
A WOMAN has died and a teenager arrested and bailed following an e-bike crash in Bradford. Shaat Bibi, 72, was struck while crossing Leeds Old Road at 4.54pm on Wednesday. 1 The woman was rushed to hospital but sadly passed away from her injuries on Friday. The motorcycle rider, a 17-year-old boy, was arrested on suspicion of offences relating to the collision and released on bail, according to West Yorkshire Police. The cops have now launched a fresh appeal for information about the horror collision. Anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have video footage of it should contact the Major Collision and Enquiry Team by calling 101 and quoting log 1451 of May 14. Reports can also be made online by referencing the same log number. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
