Boy, 12, charged with murder of 'loving' foster carer killed by car

Susie Coen
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Marcia Grant was described as a 'loving and dedicated' mother and grandmother - South Yorkshire Police
Marcia Grant was described as a 'loving and dedicated' mother and grandmother - South Yorkshire Police

A 12-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a “warm and loving” foster carer who died after being hit by a car.

The child, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, will appear at Sheffield Youth Court on Saturday.

Marcia Grant, 60, who died on Wednesday after she was run over outside her home in Sheffield, was described by her family as “the pillar of her community”.

Emergency services were called at 7.10pm on Wednesday. The boy was arrested on suspicion of murder and suspected possession of a knife. On Saturday morning he was charged with murder. The police cordon outside the semi-detached home was removed in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The mother-of-two has yet to be formally identified, but her family described her as “a warm, loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and a pillar of her community”.

A silver Honda Civic was cordoned off by police during the incident - OLI CONSTABLE/BBC
A silver Honda Civic was cordoned off by police during the incident - OLI CONSTABLE/BBC

They added: “Her loss has already sent shockwaves through all who knew her or was lucky enough to be included in her orbit.

“We ask for privacy at this time while further investigations are under way and the family try to come to terms with this enormous loss.”

One neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous, told The Telegraph that Mrs Grant’s death was “a complete shock”.

Describing Mrs Grant, he said: “Every Halloween we would knock round with the children. She was always happy to see them and gave them sweets.”

Friends paid tribute to Mrs Grant on social media on Saturday.

Michelle Faulkner described her as “one of the best [foster carers] you could ever wish to meet”.

Flowers have been left at the scene by family and friends - BEN LACK FOR THE TELEGRAPH
Flowers have been left at the scene by family and friends - BEN LACK FOR THE TELEGRAPH

Jackie Hector wrote on Facebook: “I am absolutely devastated to read such tragic news. I mentored Marcia through fostering. She was a beautiful soul inside and out and her laughter was infectious.”

Fayzeh Mohamed said: “I was lucky enough to have worked with Marcia and know just how kind and wonderful she was. A great loss for her family, friends and to the city.”

Rows of flowers were left outside the social worker’s semi-detached home on Hemper Lane, Greenhill.

One card described Mrs Grant as “a caring lady with a beautiful heart and smile”.

Detective Chief Inspector Andrea Bowell, from South Yorkshire police, said: “This will be a deeply distressing time for the families of those involved in this incident.”