Thousands raised in honour of student who died at Sportspark

Second-year medical student Mohammed Farraj was treated by paramedics but was pronounced dead at the scene.

Since his passing, tributes have poured in with bunches of flowers laid outside the Sportspark.

The UEA Islamic Society have been fundraising through the LaunchGood platform in his honour.

They have raised almost £8,000 so far to fund water wells in drought-hit communities in Pakistan. 

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A statement posted to the society's Instagram account on Sunday paid tribute to him. 

It said: "Mohammed was ambitious, hard-working and smart, but above all, he was good, kind and beloved by all.

"He spent three years among us at the university, where he lived, worked and studied.

"He was intimately known within our community. He was our friend, our brother and we loved him.

"Since the news broke much has happened, but as a community we have come together in unity.

Bunches of flowers laid outside the UEA Sportspark (Image: Newsquest)

"The Friday sermon and prayer rooms were completely filled as people gathered to grieve and remember our dear brother.

"We have also experienced an outpouring of support from across all of campus - a testament to how many lives Mohammed touched."

The Sportspark reopened on Saturday, but the gym will "remain closed until further notice".

Norfolk Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are carrying out a joint investigation into his death.

A statement from the Sportspark issued on Friday evening said: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm that a Norwich Medical School student died at the Sportspark on Wednesday evening.

"The thoughts of all in the UEA community are with the student’s family and friends. We are providing support to all those affected."

It continued: "We are helping the authorities with their enquiries."

Click the link in the bio of the @ueaisoc Instagram account to donate.