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BBC News
11 hours ago
- BBC News
Manhunt over teenager's death in Sheffield hit-and-run
Detectives investigating the death of a teenager after a hit-and-run crash are trying to track down a suspect who has gone on the Yaser Abdullah Al Yazidi, 16, died in hospital after he was hit by an Audi on Staniforth Road, Darnall, in Sheffield, on 4 Yorkshire Police said they wanted to trace Zain Ahmed in connection with his death. Officers believe the 22-year-old, who has links to Sheffield, Worksop and Birmingham, "knows he is wanted and is actively evading our officers".Adam Mohammed, 29, of Acres Hill Road, Sheffield, Zulkernain Ahmed, 20, and Amaan Ahmed, 26, both of Locke Drive, Sheffield, have been charged with murder and three counts of attempted murder. Police said a grey Audi car was driven towards three electric bikes, hitting one rider and later hitting Abdullah, who died a short time later in driver of the Audi failed to stop at the scene, the force Tuesday, two men aged 30 and 40 were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and released on police others remain on bail on suspicion of the same offence. Police added on Friday that "extensive work" had been carried out to locate Mr Ahmed, including inquiries with his relatives and friends and visits to more than a dozen addresses."We are now wanting to hear from one anyone who has seen or spoken to him recently, or knows where may be staying," they added. Det Ch Insp Benjamin Wood previously thanked the local community for "their support with our investigation into this heartbreaking incident"."Abdullah was an entirely innocent bystander who has sadly lost his life," he said."Our thoughts remain with his loved ones who have lost a beloved family member and friend in the most tragic of circumstances." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Third man charged with murder after teenager's death in Darnall
A third man has been charged with murder after the death of a teenager in a hit-and-run crash in Yaser Abdullah Al Yazidi, 16, was hit by an Audi on Staniforth Road, Darnall, on 4 June and later died in Mohammed, 29, of Acres Hill Road, Sheffield, is also charged with three counts of attempted murder and is due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Wednesday after being remanded into Ahmed, 20, and Amaan Ahmed, 26, both of Locke Drive, Sheffield, are also charged with murder and three counts of attempted murder. South Yorkshire Police said the grey Audi was driven towards three electric bikes, hitting one rider and later striking driver of the Audi failed to stop at the scene, the force Tuesday, two men aged 30 and 40 were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, with both released on police bail. Two others remain on bail on suspicion of the same Ch Insp Benjamin Wood thanked the local community for "their support with our investigation into this heartbreaking incident"."Abdullah was an entirely innocent bystander who has sadly lost his life," he said."Our thoughts remain with his loved ones who have lost a beloved family member and friend in the most tragic of circumstances." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
The Independent
10-06-2025
- The Independent
Two in court over teenager's hit-and-run death ‘highly likely' to deny murder
Two men charged with murdering a 16-year-old pedestrian in a hit-and-run were 'highly likely' to deny the charge, a judge has said. Zulkernain Ahmed, 20, and Armaan Ahmed, 26, did not enter any pleas when they were remanded in custody at Sheffield Crown Court, where they appeared briefly in connection with the death of Abdullah Yaser Abdullah Al Yazidi. The teenager was walking along Staniforth Road in the Darnall area of Sheffield last Wednesday when he was hit by an Audi car and suffered fatal injuries. Judge Jeremy Richardson KC said he had been told both men were 'highly likely to plead not guilty' to the murder charge. There was no application for bail and he remanded them in custody ahead of a further hearing on October 3. During the 15-minute hearing on Tuesday, the men, both of Locke Drive, Darnall, confirmed their identities and agreed that they understood the judge's directions after he had addressed them. Relatives of Abdullah said last week that he had recently arrived in the UK from Yemen 'for a better future' and was devoted to his family. He arrived in the UK two or three months ago, and was enjoying learning English ahead of starting at college in September. Abdullah's relative Saleh Alsirkal said: 'His dad brought him over to change his life, to get a better future for his son, but this has happened and destroyed everything.' Two people, a man aged 46 and a 45-year-old woman, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have both been bailed pending further inquiries, police said.
BBC News
10-06-2025
- BBC News
Darnall hit-and-run accused 'likely' to deny murder, judge says
Two men accused of murdering a 16-year-old pedestrian in a hit-and-run are "highly likely" to deny the charge, a judge has Yaser Abdullah Al Yazidi was hit by an Audi on Staniforth Road, in Darnall, Sheffield, on 4 June and later died in Ahmed, 20, and Armaan Ahmed, 26, both of Locke Drive in Sheffield, are each charged with one count of murder and three counts of attempted Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday, Judge Jeremy Richardson KC said he had been told they were "highly likely to plead not guilty" to murder, and set a potential trial date for 13 January 2026. No application for bail was made, with both men remanded into custody ahead of a further hearing on 3 Yorkshire Police previously said it believed the Audi had driven towards three electric bikes and hit one rider - an 18-year-old man - who suffered serious but non-life-threatening relatives said he had arrived in the UK from Yemen "for a better future" two or three months family said he was enjoying learning English ahead of starting at college in relative, Saleh Alsirkal, said: "His dad brought him over to change his life, to get a better future for his son, but this has happened and destroyed everything."He said the teenager was a "kind boy" who just wanted to look after his family, including his three sisters.A 46-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and have both been bailed pending further inquiries, police said. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Arab News
08-06-2025
- Arab News
Two charged with murder after death of Yemeni teenager in Sheffield hit-and-run
LONDON: Two men have been charged with murder after a 16-year-old boy died in an alleged hit-and-run in Sheffield last week, it was reported on Sunday. Zulkernain Ahmed and Amaan Ahmed have also been charged with three counts of attempted murder following the death of Abdullah Yaser Abdullah Al-Yazidi, South Yorkshire Police said. Al-Yazidi's family said the teenager had come to the UK from Yemen three months ago, hoping for a better future. He had been learning English ahead of starting college in September and was described as someone who would 'light up their faces with a big smile.' He was walking along the road in Darnall on Wednesday when he was struck by a grey Audi. Police believe the car first hit the rider of an electric bike before continuing on and hitting Al-Yazidi. He later died in hospital from his injuries. An 18-year-old man riding the e-bike was seriously injured but is expected to recover. The two suspects are due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Monday. A 46-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, remain on bail. Saleh Alsirkal, a relative who runs a shop in Darnall, said Al-Yazidi had dropped in shortly before the collision, after attending a hospital appointment. 'He was a kind boy,' he told the BBC. 'He just wanted to look after his family. His dad brought him over to change his life, to get a better future for his son, but this has happened and destroyed everything.' Local councillor Qais Al-Ahdal said the teen was widely liked and respected in the area. 'We've really lost someone who is good in the community,' he said. 'Praised by everyone unanimously, he was a really good kid. May God have mercy on his soul,' adding that the Darnall community was united in grief.
