Sheffield councillor ‘seriously injured’ in fatal collision in city needed knee surgery

Alison Norris, who is also a councillor for Labour in Woodhouse and Handsworth, has been at home recovering from an incident in Burngreave that also left one man dead.

Yesterday (January 8), Coun Norris, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that she had been seriously injured when she and another passer-by had been trying to help a stricken woman on December 27.

She added she was unsure how long her recovery would take.

In an update posted on Facebook, Coun Norris said: "The surgeons and the ODPs (operating department practitioners) were pleased with how the repair went and the joint is really stable now.

"They screwed the top of my fibula back on and also reconnected all the side ligaments.

"They have given me a new, hinged brace. It’s locked straight currently and I have to keep it on 24/7 for two weeks. Then I have an appointment to review and start physio if appropriate.

"I came home in a lot of pain but it’s already much better, I’ve only needed half the painkillers today.

“I am delighted with progress!!"

The Local Democracy Reporting Service has approached Sheffield Labour for a comment.

Coun Tom Hunt, the leader of Sheffield Council, said: "Our thoughts are with Alison who I’m pleased to say is recovering at home.

"We’re sending her best wishes for a speedy recovery."

Coun Norris was injured in College Close, Pitsmoor, when a car ploughed into a group of people gathered around an unconscious woman on the ground.

Good Samaritan Christian Marriot, 46, died as a result of the collision, after also stopping to help with the medical emergency.

Hassan Jhangur, 23, of Whiteways Road, Grimesthorpe, Sheffield, has been charged with murder and five counts of attempted murder following the incident.