Killed Good Samaritan ‘would be embarrassed’ by attention

THE family of a Good Samaritan who was killed when he went to help a stranger would be embarrassed by the attention his actions have generated, his grieving wife has said.

Chris Marriott, 46, died last week when he was hit by a car as he tended to a woman he saw unconscious in the street after a disturbance in Sheffield. A number of other people were injured.

Hassan Jhangur has since been charged with his murder as well as attempting to murder five others.

A Gofundme appeal launched to financially support Mr Marriott’s family initially aimed to raise £5,000 but has already passed the £40,000 mark.

In a message his family said: “We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support being shown for Chris, and appreciate every comment and donation. Chris would be amazed (and no doubt embarrassed) at the attention his actions have generated, but would also loved to have seen how friends, neighbours and complete strangers have come together to show support for his family and help financially. Thank you so much.”

Mr Marriott was IT manager for the charity Community Money Advice (CMA) and was also heavily involved with City Church, in Sheffield, as well as the Jubilee Food Bank, Voluntary Action Sheffield, and was a trustee of MASKK (Manor and Castle After School and Kids Klubs), in the city.

Police said Mr Marriott was out for a post-christmas walk with his wife and two young sons when the tragedy unfolded, just after 2pm on Wednesday. The other people injured included Alison Norris, an off-duty midwife who had also stopped to help. Police said that one woman remains in hospital in a serious condition.

Mr Jhangur, 23, appeared in court yesterday. No pleas were entered.

The people named in the attempted murder charges are Hasan Khan, Ms Norris, Ambreen Jhangur, Nafeesa Jhangur and Riasat Khan.

Mr Jhangur appeared via video-link. Sporting dark hair and a beard, he was wearing a dark sweatshirt and had a cast on his right lower arm as he sat at a desk for the appearance. He spoke only to confirm his name and that he understood what the judge told him.

Judge Graham Reeds KC remanded Mr Jhangur in custody at the 10-minute hearing. His trial will begin on July 15, estimated to last four weeks. He will next appear in court for a plea and case management hearing on March 25.

‘We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support being shown for Chris. He’d be amazed’