Man who killed 'Good Samaritan' by running him over as he helped woman lying in street is jailed

A man who murdered a "Good Samaritan" by driving into the middle of a wedding brawl has been sentenced to 26 years in prison.

Hassan Jhangur killed Chris Marriott, 46, when he ran over the father-of-two in a "senseless act of hot-headed violence".

Jhangur used his Seat Ibiza as a weapon after a fight between two families at his sister's wedding reception on 27 December 2023.

He first drove into Riasat Khan, the father of Hasan Khan - the man who had just married Jhangur's sister following a row between the families.

The impact threw him over the bonnet, then he crashed into a group of four people that included Mr Marriott.

Mr Marriott had stopped to help one of Jhangur's sisters, who was lying in the road unconscious in the Burngreave area of Sheffield.

Off-duty midwife Alison Norris and Jhangur's mother and sister were also injured, Sheffield Crown Court was told in July.

Jhangur, 25, then got out of the car and stabbed his new brother-in-law, Hasan, several times in the head and chest.

The court heard Jhangur later told police: "That's why you don't mess with the Jhangurs."

In July, he was found guilty of murdering Mr Marriott, a year after another set of jurors failed to reach a verdict.

Jhangur was also found guilty of wounding his brother-in-law with intent but cleared of his attempted murder.

He was further convicted of four charges of GBH with intent, relating to Alison Norris, Ambreen Jhangur, Nafeesa Jhangur and Riasat Khan.

Mr Justice Morris told him on Thursday: "This was a deliberate and senseless act of hot-headed and wanton violence resulting in the tragic death of Chris Marriott and life-changing consequences for many others."

Jhangur's father, Mohammed Jhangur, 57, of Whiteways Road, Sheffield, was found guilty of perverting the course of justice after he concealed a knife.

'He had a compassionate heart and loved helping'

Mr Marriott's widow, Bryony Marriott, wiped away tears as she read a personal statement to the court about the father-of-two.

She said: "Chris was genuine, kind and loving. He was reliable, trustworthy, affectionate and gentle."

Mrs Marriott added: "Chris was someone people felt comfortable and safe with, and was great at being a friend.

"Chris was a man of faith, and his love for God and for people shone through in what he devoted his time to.

"He had a compassionate heart and loved helping, supporting and empowering others."

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