Man denies Christmas murder of ‘Good Samaritan’

A driver accused of murdering a man hit by a car as he helped a stricken woman has denied the charge but admitted causing death by dangerous driving.

Chris Marriott, 46, died on 27 December after intervening in the incident during a walk with his wife and sons.

Hassan Jhangur, 24, pleaded not guilty to his murder or manslaughter at Sheffield Crown Court.

Mr Jhangur, of Whiteways Road, Sheffield, will stand trial in June, the court was told on Friday.

He also denied charges of attempted murder and wounding with intent in relation to another victim.

Mr Jhangur admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving to a number of people during the incident but denied charges of grievous bodily harm.

Another man, 56-year-old Mohammed Jhangur, pleaded not guilty to perverting the course of justice.

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