Top row, left to right: Sharam Muhamadi; Zain Ahmed; Danyal Iqbal and Eljaso Cela. Middle row, left to right: Mateo Cela; Ahmed Farrah; Amar Ilyas and Abdi Ali. Bottom row, left to right: Ahmed Warsame; Jamal Ali; Mohammed Ali and Saeed Hussein placeholder image
Top row, left to right: Sharam Muhamadi; Zain Ahmed; Danyal Iqbal and Eljaso Cela. Middle row, left to right: Mateo Cela; Ahmed Farrah; Amar Ilyas and Abdi Ali. Bottom row, left to right: Ahmed Warsame; Jamal Ali; Mohammed Ali and Saeed Hussein | 3rd party

Faces of 12 on-the-run South Yorkshire suspects wanted over offences such as murder & child trafficking

Every day the search goes on is another day when the suffering of crime victims and their families is prolonged - unnecessarily

By Sarah Marshall

Crime and court reporter

Published 16th Jun 2026, 05:00 GMT

As a man convicted of child trafficking offences becomes the latest South Yorkshire suspect linked to gravely serious crimes to go on-the-run, The Star is today revealing the faces of those whose whereabouts remain unknown and urging anyone with information to come forward.

10 men wanted over fatal incidents, including murder, one for multiple child sexual offences and another for child trafficking are on the run.

Two have been convicted of offences, some have been named as suspects while others are believed to hold vital information.

The victims in these cases - some of whom are sadly no longer with us - and their families deserve justice, which can only be brought about if these suspects are located and the authorities are allowed to do their job.

Some of these families have been waiting as long as a decade for an on-the-run suspect to be found and caught.

Every day the search goes on is another day when their suffering is prolonged - unnecessarily.

That is why we are making this public appeal.

It doesn’t have to be this way. So if you know something, please come forward - anonymously if needed - and help to bring their suffering to an end.

Sign up to our court newsletter, where we seek to ensure that justice is not just done but seen to be done.

For anyone whose life has been upended, or irrevocably changed, by a serious crime, a case going through the criminal justice system can provide answers and proportionate punishment, but closure too.

Remaining silent could deprive someone of closure, justice and their day in court.

Here, we share information on the cases linked to these 12 on-the-run suspects, in the hope it might lead to new information coming to light.

You can share what you know by contacting police on 101. We have included crime reference numbers for each of these cases.

Whilst we understand that some may be in fear of reprisals should they pass on information, it is possible to share what you know completely anonymously through the entirely independent, crime-busting charity, Crimestoppers.

You can contact them by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

Further information on the on-the-run suspects featured here can be found in the reports below:

Armend suffered fatal stab wounds in Sheffield on Thursday 13 May 2021, after police received reports of men fighting on Earl Marshal Road in the Burngreave area. Armend, aged 22, was taken to hospital but died a short time later. Eljaso Cela (left) and his young brother, Mateo Cela, have been sought by officers investigating Armend's death. In July 2023, Marsid Senia and Mentor Selmani, then aged 26 and 29 respectively, were found guilty of manslaughter in connection with Mr Xhika's death at the conclusion of a Sheffield Crown Court trial. Passing sentence, Mr Justice Hilliard said the severity of the case demands 'significant sentences' and jailed Selmani, formerly of Matcham Road, Stratford, London for 20 years; while Senia, formerly of Burnett Street, Bradford was sentenced to 13 years, four months behind bars. If you see either Cela brother, please call 999 immediately. If you have information about where Eljaso or Mateo may be, or where they have been, you can report this by calling 101 quoting incident number 857 of May 13, 2021

5. Eljaso Cela and Mateo Cela: WANTED in connection with the death of Armend Xhika

Armend suffered fatal stab wounds in Sheffield on Thursday 13 May 2021, after police received reports of men fighting on Earl Marshal Road in the Burngreave area. Armend, aged 22, was taken to hospital but died a short time later. Eljaso Cela (left) and his young brother, Mateo Cela, have been sought by officers investigating Armend's death. In July 2023, Marsid Senia and Mentor Selmani, then aged 26 and 29 respectively, were found guilty of manslaughter in connection with Mr Xhika's death at the conclusion of a Sheffield Crown Court trial. Passing sentence, Mr Justice Hilliard said the severity of the case demands 'significant sentences' and jailed Selmani, formerly of Matcham Road, Stratford, London for 20 years; while Senia, formerly of Burnett Street, Bradford was sentenced to 13 years, four months behind bars. If you see either Cela brother, please call 999 immediately. If you have information about where Eljaso or Mateo may be, or where they have been, you can report this by calling 101 quoting incident number 857 of May 13, 2021 | SYP

Photo Sales
Detectives investigating the murder of 21-year-old Kavan Brissett are appealing to find Ahmed Farrah. Posting on September 5, 2019, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Ahmed Farrah, 29, who is also known as Reggie, is wanted in connection to Mr Brissett’s murder, as the investigation progresses. "Mr Brissett was stabbed once in the chest on Tuesday 14 August, near to Langsett Walk, Sheffield. He died in hospital four days later on Saturday 18 August as a result of his injuries." Detective Chief Inspector Jude Ashmore, the Senior Investigating Officer, said: “Efforts to find and arrest Farrah, who is known to frequent the Broomhall area of Sheffield, have been ongoing but so far we haven’t been able to locate him. “I’d now like to ask for your help – if you know where he is, or have seen or spoken to him recently, then please contact us. If you do see him, do not approach him but instead call 999 straight away. “I’d also like to remind anyone who is letting Farrah stay with them, or helping him to evade arrest by any means, that you are committing a criminal offence which could result in prosecution. “Farrah knows he is wanted and is deliberately avoiding police and I’d ask anyone who has any information, and Farrah himself, to think about Kavan’s family and the pain they are suffering. Do the right thing and contact police.” If you see Farrah, please call 999. If you have any other information as to where he might be, please call either 101 or the incident room to speak to detectives directly on 01709 443507. You can also speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Please quote incident number 827 of 14 August 2018 when passing on information.

6. Ahmed Farrah: WANTED over death of Kavan Brissett

Detectives investigating the murder of 21-year-old Kavan Brissett are appealing to find Ahmed Farrah. Posting on September 5, 2019, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Ahmed Farrah, 29, who is also known as Reggie, is wanted in connection to Mr Brissett’s murder, as the investigation progresses. "Mr Brissett was stabbed once in the chest on Tuesday 14 August, near to Langsett Walk, Sheffield. He died in hospital four days later on Saturday 18 August as a result of his injuries." Detective Chief Inspector Jude Ashmore, the Senior Investigating Officer, said: “Efforts to find and arrest Farrah, who is known to frequent the Broomhall area of Sheffield, have been ongoing but so far we haven’t been able to locate him. “I’d now like to ask for your help – if you know where he is, or have seen or spoken to him recently, then please contact us. If you do see him, do not approach him but instead call 999 straight away. “I’d also like to remind anyone who is letting Farrah stay with them, or helping him to evade arrest by any means, that you are committing a criminal offence which could result in prosecution. “Farrah knows he is wanted and is deliberately avoiding police and I’d ask anyone who has any information, and Farrah himself, to think about Kavan’s family and the pain they are suffering. Do the right thing and contact police.” If you see Farrah, please call 999. If you have any other information as to where he might be, please call either 101 or the incident room to speak to detectives directly on 01709 443507. You can also speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Please quote incident number 827 of 14 August 2018 when passing on information. | Local Library

Photo Sales
Known as “Killer” to the victims, Amar Ilyas bit one victim and used a gun and threats of gang rape to coerce others he abused. He was convicted in his absence of 20 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape, and one firearm offence at a Sheffield Crown Court trial in September 2025. His younger brothers, Kamran and Kamar Ilyas, were convicted of linked sexual offences at a trial in the same court which concluded in February 2026. Amar Ilyas was released on unconditional court bail during which time he travelled abroad to Pakistan. He failed to appear for his trial and was instead tried in his absence. On 24 September, 2025, following two-week trial, Amar Ilyas was convicted of all 20 sexual offences against him and a charge of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear. His current whereabouts are unknown, and he remains wanted. Kamran and Kamar Ilyas are due to be sentenced in June 2026.

7. Amar Khan: WANTED over child sexual offences and firearm offences

Known as “Killer” to the victims, Amar Ilyas bit one victim and used a gun and threats of gang rape to coerce others he abused. He was convicted in his absence of 20 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape, and one firearm offence at a Sheffield Crown Court trial in September 2025. His younger brothers, Kamran and Kamar Ilyas, were convicted of linked sexual offences at a trial in the same court which concluded in February 2026. Amar Ilyas was released on unconditional court bail during which time he travelled abroad to Pakistan. He failed to appear for his trial and was instead tried in his absence. On 24 September, 2025, following two-week trial, Amar Ilyas was convicted of all 20 sexual offences against him and a charge of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear. His current whereabouts are unknown, and he remains wanted. Kamran and Kamar Ilyas are due to be sentenced in June 2026. | NCA

Photo Sales
Abdi Ali is wanted for questioning by detectives investigating the murder of another man in July 2018 but despite appeals for him to come forward, he remains on the run. Ali, who is also known as Mohammed Ismail, Black Johnny, Gulaid and Madman, was born in Somalia but brought up in Sheffield after moving there as a child. He lived there until he moved to the east coast in the summer of 2018. He is believed to hold vital information about the murder of 47-year-old Shaun Lyall, who was tortured and battered to death in his home in Cleethorpes. Craig Whittle, of Corporation Road, Grimsby, was jailed for life over the murder but jurors in his trial were told that he did not act alone and Sheffield man Abdi Ali, seen here in two different pictures, was also involved in the killing. He has links to the Shirecliffe and Pitsmoor areas of Sheffield and has been described by detectives investigating Mr Lyall’s murder as a ‘significant suspect’ in the case. He has links to Somalian communities in a number of places across the UK including Sheffield, London, Lancashire, Merseyside, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Lincolnshire and Cleveland. Mr Lyall was battered with a range of weapons including golf clubs, screwdrivers, a knife, scissors and a length of wood. The motive for the attack is said to have been missing drugs and cash that Mr Lyall was supposed to have been looking after. Anyone with information should contact Humberside Police using reference number 517 of July 17, 2018

8. Abdi Ali: WANTED over murder of Shaun Lyall

Abdi Ali is wanted for questioning by detectives investigating the murder of another man in July 2018 but despite appeals for him to come forward, he remains on the run. Ali, who is also known as Mohammed Ismail, Black Johnny, Gulaid and Madman, was born in Somalia but brought up in Sheffield after moving there as a child. He lived there until he moved to the east coast in the summer of 2018. He is believed to hold vital information about the murder of 47-year-old Shaun Lyall, who was tortured and battered to death in his home in Cleethorpes. Craig Whittle, of Corporation Road, Grimsby, was jailed for life over the murder but jurors in his trial were told that he did not act alone and Sheffield man Abdi Ali, seen here in two different pictures, was also involved in the killing. He has links to the Shirecliffe and Pitsmoor areas of Sheffield and has been described by detectives investigating Mr Lyall’s murder as a ‘significant suspect’ in the case. He has links to Somalian communities in a number of places across the UK including Sheffield, London, Lancashire, Merseyside, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Lincolnshire and Cleveland. Mr Lyall was battered with a range of weapons including golf clubs, screwdrivers, a knife, scissors and a length of wood. The motive for the attack is said to have been missing drugs and cash that Mr Lyall was supposed to have been looking after. Anyone with information should contact Humberside Police using reference number 517 of July 17, 2018 | Humberside Police

Photo Sales
Previous
2 / 3
Next Page
Related topics:SuspectsSouth YorkshiremurderPolice
News you can trust since 1887
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice