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Anthony France

Man charged with murder of 17-year-old boy stabbed to death in Sheffield

A man has been charged with the murder of a teenager who was stabbed to death in the street.

South Yorkshire Police said a suspect attacked Mohammed Iqbal, 17, in Crookes Road, Sheffield on Thursday shortly after 7pm.

The seriously injured youth was was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A post-mortem examination on Friday confirmed Mohammed had died from a single stab wound.

Peshawa Ghaffour, 29, of Birkendale Road, Walkley, Sheffield, will appear before the city’s magistrates’ court on Monday charged with murder.

He has also been charged with possession of a firearm, having a bladed article and assault by beating.

Police also arrested a 33-year-old man from Sheffield on suspicion of assisting an offender. He has since been bailed.

The scene in the Crookes area of Sheffield (Dave Higgens/PA) (PA Wire)

Detective Chief Inspector Joanne Kemp, leading the investigation, said: “We have so far spoken to a number of witnesses to this tragic event, and we thank them for their assistance with our inquiries.

“But through investigating this killing and trawling through a lot of CCTV footage from that evening, it has come to our attention a number of restaurants, takeaway establishments and public houses along Crookes Road were busy at that time.

“We would like to speak to anyone who was present in one of these, in particular The Ball public house.

“Also, at least two buses were travelling past at that time.

“We want to widen our net and speak to even more witnesses, as well as still looking to speak to those who may have been driving past and captured the incident on their vehicle’s dash cam.

“If you were in one of the buildings overlooking the scene or travelling past on a bus at the time, please get in contact and speak to us.

“It might not seem that significant, but the smallest pieces of evidence often enable us to complete a puzzle and bring offenders before a court.”

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