Eastleigh Shock: HSBC Worker Murdered After Being Pushed in Front of Car
Friends and family are left devastated after Sagar Bhatti, an Eastleigh man and HSBC employee, was tragically pushed in front of a car in the early hours of Sunday morning. He died at the scene.
Family Devastated by Senseless Killing
Sagar’s sister spoke out, calling it a “complete waste of life.” She said, “Not only has my brother’s life and my family’s life been destroyed, those involved have also destroyed their own lives—and for what? My baby brother, I’m dying inside every moment.”
Two Men Held Over Brutal Murder
Police arrested two men on suspicion of murder. Both remain in custody. Officers spent all day Sunday combing the area for clues before lifting the cordon late Sunday.
But the search wasn’t over. On Monday, police returned to seal off a wooded area near Woodside Avenue, Eastleigh, continuing the investigation.
Ongoing Investigation Into Fatal Eastleigh Incident
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 victim, from Chandlers Ford, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police continue to probe the exact circumstances surrounding Sagar’s death. A 26-year-old Eastleigh man arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody.
If you have any information, contact police on 101 quoting reference number 44190084129.
