Grieving Sheffield community gather at funeral for tragic Muhammad Secka, 16, who died in lake
The “always smiling” youngster was remembered in a ceremony attended by friends and family
A grieving community gathered to mourn a Sheffield teenager whose life was tragically cut short while playing in water on one of the hottest days of the year.
Scores of people attended the funeral for Muhammad Secka at Sheffield Grand Mosque in Grimesthorpe.
It was attended by family and friends from across the city, including Sheffield Park Academy where he was a student, with some arriving in a school minibus.
Muhammad was just 16 when he disappeared while playing with friends in the lake at Rother Valley Country Park on bank holiday Monday, May 25.
A traditional black hearse and a private ambulance van were parked outside the main entrance of the mosque, which overlooks Meadowhall and whose minaret and dome can be seen for miles.
Muhammad, who dreamed of becoming a doctor, was described by a friend as “always smiling” and he said he “never got into trouble” and had a “good vibe.”
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A GoFundMe campaign to support his funeral costs raised over £3,200.
Devastated pal Kelly Osayi - who set up a fundraiser - told The Star Muhammad was with a group of friends and they were splashing each other when he disappeared under the water.
It is understood Muhammad leaves a younger brother and sister.