A twisted killer who brutally murdered a Good Samaritan after cunningly luring him to his death under the guise of helping a vulnerable woman has been sentenced to life behind bars.
The Fatal Deception
Hassan Jhangur, 23, orchestrated a heartless trap for 46-year-old Chris Marriott, a devoted father-of-two known for his compassionate nature. The Sheffield man pretended to need assistance for a woman supposedly in distress, exploiting Mr Marriott's inherent kindness.
On that fateful December afternoon, Jhangur approached the former church elder on Myrtle Road, spinning a fabricated tale about a woman requiring urgent help. Trusting the stranger's story, Mr Marriott immediately offered his assistance.
A Brutal and Calculated Attack
What began as an act of Christian charity turned into a nightmare as Jhangur led the unsuspecting victim to a secluded area between two houses. There, in a shocking display of violence, Jhangur subjected Mr Marriott to a savage beating before callously leaving him to die in the cold.
The attack was so severe that pathologists noted it resembled injuries typically seen in high-speed road traffic collisions. Despite the efforts of emergency services, Mr Marriott succumbed to his catastrophic injuries.
A Life of Service Cut Short
Chris Marriott was remembered in court as "the best of us" - a man who dedicated his life to helping others through his work with vulnerable adults and his active role in his local church.
His widow, Sarah Marriott, delivered an emotional victim impact statement, describing her husband as "the kind of person who would stop to help a stranger" - the very quality that ultimately cost him his life.
Justice Served
At Sheffield Crown Court, Mr Justice Goose handed down a life sentence with a minimum term of 23 years before parole consideration can be made. The judge condemned Jhangur's "deceptive and cruel" actions, noting he had specifically targeted his victim's good nature.
Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Knowles, the senior investigating officer, praised the community for their assistance in the investigation while highlighting the tragic irony that "a man's decision to carry out a selfless act of kindness ultimately led to his death."
