Teenager charged with murder of boy, 15, stabbed to death at school in Sheffield

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Harvey Willgoose, who was stabbed to death at a school in Sheffield.

Harvey, also 15, died at All Saints Catholic High School in Granville Road, Sheffield, at about 12.17pm on Monday.

The teenage suspect was arrested soon after and has now been charged with murder, possessing a bladed article and affray.

He will appear at Sheffield Youth Court later on Wednesday.

Paying tribute to Harvey, his family said they are ‘utterly heartbroken at the loss of our beautiful boy’.

On Tuesday afternoon, Harvey’s mother Caroline and other family members visited the school where flowers, balloons and cards have been left for the popular pupil.

After the visit, they released a statement saying: ‘We are utterly heartbroken at the loss of our beautiful boy, “Harvey Goose”.

‘Our lives are devastated and will never be the same again.

‘We have lost a beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and most importantly, a best friend to all.

‘Harvey will be forever known for being a caring, loving and funny young man.

‘At this difficult time we ask you to please respect our privacy as we grieve as a family.’

The trust which runs the school said Harvey was ‘precious’ and ‘loved’.

Chris Hartley, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service Yorkshire and Humberside, said: ‘The Crown Prosecution Service has reviewed a file of evidence from South Yorkshire Police.

‘We have authorised South Yorkshire Police to charge a 15-year-old with murder in relation to the death of Harvey Willgoose, 15, at All Saints Catholic High School on 3 February. He has also been charged with possession of a bladed article and one count of affray.

‘The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are active and that the youth has a right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.’

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