Fundraiser nears £10k for Ibrahim Warsame killed in horror Ecclesall Road crash

More than £9,000 has been donated in memory of a young Sheffield man killed in a crash on Ecclesall Road.
By Claire Lewis
Published 25th Jun 2021, 08:22 BST
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Ibrahim Warsame, aged 19, lost his life after crashing into the central reservation barrier at around 1am on Tuesday, June 22 as he was riding his scooter towards the city centre.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is under way, with officers seeking to establish whether any other vehicles were involved.

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An online fundraising page has been set up, with money donated in Ibrahim’s memory to fund a water well to help others.

Ibrahim Warsame died in a collision on Ecclesall Road in Sheffield earlier this weekIbrahim Warsame died in a collision on Ecclesall Road in Sheffield earlier this week
Ibrahim Warsame died in a collision on Ecclesall Road in Sheffield earlier this week

In a tribute to the young man, his family said Ibrahim was ‘dearly loved, cherished and precious’.

His loved ones added: “Ibrahim was a wonderful, caring and loving boy. His smile, his happy face and soft words always brightened every room.

“His passing has left a huge hole in each of our hearts. Ibrahim will be truly missed and forever loved.”

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