Murder Shock: Eastleigh Man Sagar Bhatti Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run
Friends and family are devastated after Sagar Bhatti, an Eastleigh man and HSBC worker, was pushed in front of a car and died in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Family’s Heartbreaking Tribute
Sagar’s sister spoke out in anguish: “It is a complete waste of life. Not only has my brother’s life and my family’s life been destroyed, those involved have also ruined their own lives – and for what? My baby brother, I’m dying inside every moment.”
Two Men Held Over Murder
Police swooped and arrested two men on suspicion of murder. A 26-year-old Eastleigh man remains in custody as detectives launch a full probe.
Crime Scene Searches Continue
- Officers were called at 5:44am on Sunday, 10 March, after reports of a collision involving two vehicles and a pedestrian on Woodside Avenue.
- The man, from Chandlers Ford, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
- Police scoured the area all day Sunday before lifting the cordon late evening.
- They returned Monday to seal off a wooded area near Woodside Avenue for further searches linked directly to the murder inquiry.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Detectives are continuing their enquiries to piece together exactly how Sagar died. Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting reference number 44190084129.
