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Woman sought after hit-and-run | Woman sought after hit-and-run |
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Police have named a woman they are searching for following a hit-and-run incident in Bristol in which an 11-year-old died. | Police have named a woman they are searching for following a hit-and-run incident in Bristol in which an 11-year-old died. |
Hannah Saaf, also known as Hannah Jewell, is the registered owner of the white Ford Focus X391 NOK thought to have struck Sam Riddall. | Hannah Saaf, also known as Hannah Jewell, is the registered owner of the white Ford Focus X391 NOK thought to have struck Sam Riddall. |
It is not known whether she was driving the vehicle at the time, police said. | It is not known whether she was driving the vehicle at the time, police said. |
Witnesses said the car crashed into Sam on Eastfield Road, Westbury-on-Trym, on 1 May at 2115 BST. | Witnesses said the car crashed into Sam on Eastfield Road, Westbury-on-Trym, on 1 May at 2115 BST. |
Attending church | Attending church |
Police said they need to speak to Ms Saaf "as a matter of urgency." | Police said they need to speak to Ms Saaf "as a matter of urgency." |
Inspector Rob Pearson said the family of Sam Riddall was ''devastated'' | Inspector Rob Pearson said the family of Sam Riddall was ''devastated'' |
She is described as 5ft 9in (1.7m) tall and of slim build. | She is described as 5ft 9in (1.7m) tall and of slim build. |
A police spokesman said: "There are concerns for her welfare. | A police spokesman said: "There are concerns for her welfare. |
"It is believed she has connections to Bristol, Taunton, Glastonbury, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and London." | "It is believed she has connections to Bristol, Taunton, Glastonbury, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and London." |
Sam was killed when walking home after attending church with his parents, Martin and Rachel, and his three brothers. | Sam was killed when walking home after attending church with his parents, Martin and Rachel, and his three brothers. |
He became trapped underneath the vehicle, police said. | He became trapped underneath the vehicle, police said. |
Witnesses told police they saw the car mount the pavement and drive into a group of pedestrians. | Witnesses told police they saw the car mount the pavement and drive into a group of pedestrians. |
They said the car also hit other vehicles parked on the road and that skid marks along the road and pavement showed where the car had travelled. | They said the car also hit other vehicles parked on the road and that skid marks along the road and pavement showed where the car had travelled. |
Sam was described as "loveable and hugely popular" | |
Sam's parents released a statement in which they described him as a "hugely popular boy." | Sam's parents released a statement in which they described him as a "hugely popular boy." |
"Sam was a sociable, loveable 11-year-old who enjoyed playing football. | "Sam was a sociable, loveable 11-year-old who enjoyed playing football. |
'Absolutely horrific' | 'Absolutely horrific' |
"He had many friends and enjoyed life to the full," they said. | "He had many friends and enjoyed life to the full," they said. |
Floral tributes were laid at the scene of the crash and people who lived near the scene said they were shocked. | Floral tributes were laid at the scene of the crash and people who lived near the scene said they were shocked. |
One man, who did not want to be named, said: "It is absolutely horrific. | One man, who did not want to be named, said: "It is absolutely horrific. |
"You can see the narrative of events by the skid marks, you can see the point at which the car hit the kerb and then it must have dragged along the pavement and crashed." | "You can see the narrative of events by the skid marks, you can see the point at which the car hit the kerb and then it must have dragged along the pavement and crashed." |
Witnesses to the incident are asked to contact the police or Crimestoppers. | Witnesses to the incident are asked to contact the police or Crimestoppers. |