[Politics] Sheffield murder inquiry: Man killed as car hit crowd was 'Good Samaritan'

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Christian Marriott had been out for a family walk when he stopped to help a woman lying unconscious in the street

A man who died after a car hit a group of people in Sheffield was a Good Samaritan who came to another victim's aid, police have said.

 

Emergency services were called to College Close, Burngreave, shortly after 14:00 GMT on Wednesday following reports of violence and disorder.

 

As that call was being made, a car hit a group of people, police said.

 

South Yorkshire Police said father-of-two Christian Marriott, 46, had stopped to help a woman lying unconscious.

 

It is believed the woman had been involved in a dispute between a group of people.As Mr Marriott stopped to help, he was hit by a car, police said.

 

"Numerous" people were also injured in the incident, with one of them in a serious condition and being treated in hospital, they added.

 

A 23-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of murder.

 

Another man, aged 55, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and both men remain in cus

tody.

he scene in the aftermath of the incident was described by one eyewitness as a "disaster"

Senior investigating officer Det Ch Insp Andrew Knowles said Mr Marriott had been out for a post-Christmas walk with his wife and two young sons, aged eight and six.

 

"This is an utterly heartbreaking case in which a Good Samaritan, who had stepped in to help a stranger in their time of need, has lost his life," he said.

 

"Chris leaves behind a loving family, including his devastated wife and two young sons. We are absolutely determined to secure justice for Chris and his loved ones following this horrific tragedy.

 

"Increased patrols will continue in the area in the coming days and local people will continue to see officers carrying out enquiries, including going house-to-house to gather witness statements."

 

He added: "There are people in that community who hold information which is vital to our investigation and have not yet given statements.

 

"I need those people with information to do the right thing."..

 

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