Third man held over taxi killing

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A third man has been arrested over the death of a taxi driver in Sheffield.

Father-of-five Younis Khan, 53, was shot as he drove along Scott Road, Pitsmoor, in the early hours of Wednesday.

South Yorkshire Police said the man, from Sheffield, who is in his mid-20s, was arrested on Thursday night.

Two other men, aged 23 and 27, who were arrested in Upperthorpe and Middlewood on Thursday morning have since been released on bail.

A post-mortem examination revealed Mr Khan died from a single gunshot to the chest, fired from a handgun.

Police have increased patrols in Pitsmoor.

Investigation

A help desk has also been set up for concerned cab drivers.

South Yorkshire Police said there were now more than 100 officers involved in the investigation, and they were carrying out door-to-door inquiries.

Mr Khan's Hackney cab crashed into two parked cars after he was shot.

It is believed he lost control of the vehicle because of his injuries.

Mr Khan, of Abbeyfield Road, Sheffield, was married with three daughters and two sons.

Police are still appealing for witnesses to come forward.