Investigation continues into murder of man found battered on Sheffield wasteland

The investigation into the murder of a man whose battered body was found on wasteland in Sheffield is continuing three months on.
By Claire Lewis
Published 1st Nov 2019, 06:27 BST
Updated 1st Nov 2019, 14:56 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Nadeem Qurashi, aged 40, was found critically injured on land off Station Road, Deepcar, on Wednesday, July 24 and died a short time later.

LATEST: Veterinary charity issues warning after chocolate laced with aspirin is left out for dogs in Rotherham

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Mr Qureshi, a former member of the Army who was no longer serving, was from Manchester and working as a delivery driver in Sheffield when he was attacked.

Nadeem QurashiNadeem Qurashi
Nadeem Qurashi
Read More
South Yorkshire Police charge men with wounding after attack leaves man critical...

He was found with injuries to his head, chest, abdomen and lower limbs.

LATEST: South Yorkshire Police boss welcomes review into serious and organised crime

A total of nine arrests have been made so far in connection with the death.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

A 17-year-old teenage boy and seven men, aged 18, 22, 23, 25, 30, 34 and 38, were arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail.

One woman, aged 41, was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and also bailed.

Seven of the suspects are from Sheffield and live in Bolsterstone, Lowedges and Deepcar.

Two are from Manchester.

Anyone with information about the incident should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

Quote incident 831 of July 24.