Man jailed for life for ‘Good Samaritan’ murder

A Sheffield man, Hassan Jhangur, 25, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 26 years for the murder of Chris Marriott, a 46-year-old father-of-two, in what the judge described as a “senseless act of hot-headed violence.”

The incident occurred in December 2023 during a violent brawl at Jhangur’s sister’s wedding reception in Burngreave, Sheffield. Mr Marriott, described as a “genuine, kind and loving” man by his wife Bryony, was killed when Jhangur deliberately drove his Seat Ibiza into a group of people gathered in the street. The good Samaritan had stopped to help after seeing Jhangur’s sister collapse amid the chaos.

Mr Marriott died at the scene, while four others—including off-duty midwife Alison Norris, Ambreen Jhangur, Nafeesa Jhangur, and Riasat Khan—suffered serious injuries.

During the trial at Sheffield Crown Court, it was revealed that tensions between the Jhangur and Khan families had erupted following the wedding of Amaani Jhangur and Hasan Khan on 27 December. When a fight broke out, Mr Marriott and Ms Norris intervened to help a woman who had fallen unconscious. Moments later, Jhangur arrived “flying around the corner” and rammed into the group, killing Mr Marriott instantly.

Following the crash, Jhangur attacked his new brother-in-law Hasan Khan with a knife, stabbing him multiple times in the head and chest. His father, Mohammed Jhangur, 57, later attempted to conceal the weapon, earning a conviction for perverting the course of justice. He received a six-month suspended sentence.

Justice Morris condemned the attack as a “deliberate and senseless act of wanton violence” that brought devastation to multiple families.

Speaking tearfully in court, Mrs Marriott described her husband as “reliable, trustworthy, affectionate, and gentle.” She said:

“Chris wasn’t loud or in your face, but he was a great example of how small things done well and with love can have a big impact. He was my best friend.”

She added that her husband’s death had left a lasting impact on their two sons, who deeply miss his “kisses, big hugs, and dad jokes.” Despite the tragedy, Mrs Marriott said the family had chosen to “hold on to love rather than hate.”

(Source: BBC News, 2025)