81-year-old Mushin Ahmed, of Rotherham, has died after spending 11 days in intensive care after he was attacked on his way to the mosque to attend morning prayers.
Ahmed was attacked on 10th August, at 5:25am by Damien Hunt (29), and Kieran Rice (21). They will be appearing at Sheffield crown court on 28th August, charged with assault with intent.
Mushin Ahmed had four children and 12 grandchildren.