Victim of Sheffield murder named as Hamza Mohammed

Hamza Mohammed
Hamza Mohammed. Credit: South Yorkshire Police

The victim of a fatal assault in Sheffield has been named as 23-year-old Hamza Mohammed.

Mr Mohammed suffered a serious head injury after being stabbed in Stainforth Road, Darnall, at around 4.30pm on Saturday, 8 June.

He was taken to hospital, where he died on Monday evening.

South Yorkshire Police have launched a murder investigation and arrested a 23year-old man on suspicion of robbery.

He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

A 25-year-old has been arrested today on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Det Ch Insp Thomas Woodward said: "Sadly, the life of a young man has been lost.

"We are continuing to urge anyone with information that could help in our investigation to come forward."


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