Jury Discharged in Sheffield Murder Case Involving Chris Marriott

A Sheffield Crown Court jury has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict in the trial of a driver involved in a fatal incident that killed a "Good Samaritan." The jury deliberated for over 35 hours regarding the case of Jhangur, whose car struck Chris Marriott while he was assisting an injured woman. The court heard that Marriott, a devout Christian, had stopped to help Nafeesa Jhangur, who had collapsed in the road, when the tragic accident occurred. During the trial, Jhangur testified that he lost control of his vehicle while navigating a corner too quickly and was unaware that anyone was beneath it. Following the collision, he exited the car and attacked another man, Hasan Khan, with a knife, resulting in serious injuries. Jhangur claimed he acted in self-defense, fearing for his sisters' safety as he believed Khan was armed with a baseball bat. The charges against Jhangur included the murder of Chris Marriott, wounding with intent against Hasan Khan, and causing grievous bodily harm to Nafeesa and Ambreen Jhangur. Despite the serious nature of the allegations, Jhangur denied all charges. The incident has drawn attention from South Yorkshire Police, who labeled Marriott a "Good Samaritan" for his selfless act of helping a stranger in distress. The jury's inability to reach a verdict leaves the case unresolved, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the tragic events that unfolded that day.