Adam Abdul-Basit: Boys, 17, appear at court charged with murder of man fatally stabbed on Sheffield estate

Two boys aged 17 have appeared at Sheffield Crown Court charged with the murder of a 19-year-old man, who suffered fatal stab wounds during an incident on a city estate last week.
By Sarah Marshall
Published 17th May 2023, 11:33 BST
Updated 17th May 2023, 11:34 BST
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The two boys, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have been charged with the murder of 19-year-old Adam Abdul-Basit, who died after being stabbed while on Smelter Wood Drive, Stradbroke on Monday, May 8, 2023.

They both appeared at Sheffield Crown Court in front of The Recorder of Sheffield, Judge Jeremy Richardson KC, earlier today (Wednesday, May 17, 2023).

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The defendants, both of whom were dressed in pale grey tracksuits, spoke only to confirm their names.

The defendants, both of whom are aged 17 and cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Sheffield Crown Court in front of The Recorder of Sheffield, Judge Jeremy Richardson KC, earlier today (Wednesday, May 17). Picture: Scott MerryleesThe defendants, both of whom are aged 17 and cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Sheffield Crown Court in front of The Recorder of Sheffield, Judge Jeremy Richardson KC, earlier today (Wednesday, May 17). Picture: Scott Merrylees
The defendants, both of whom are aged 17 and cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Sheffield Crown Court in front of The Recorder of Sheffield, Judge Jeremy Richardson KC, earlier today (Wednesday, May 17). Picture: Scott Merrylees

Pleas were not entered during the brief hearing, and both defendants were remanded into custody until their next appearance at the court, which has been scheduled for August 2023.

Officers from South Yorkshire Police were called out to the incident on Smelter Wood Drive at around 1pm on Monday, May 8, after receiving reports that a man had been assaulted.

Upon arrival, Mr Abdul-Basit was found with critical injuries, and despite the best efforts of medical professionals he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Anyone with information is asked to pass it on to South Yorkshire Police’s investigation team, which you can do by visiting the website for their Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) here: https://orlo.uk/60Y7D.

You can also call the force on 101. Individuals wishing to provide the police with information are asked to quote incident number 409 of May 8, 2023 when they get in touch.