A TEEN accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed in the heart with a “hunting knife” at school has been pictured leaving court.
Harvey Willgoose died following the horror at All Saints Catholic High School, in Sheffield, on Monday.
Ben LackThe 15-year-old boy, who legally can’t be identified because of his age, appeared in court charged with murder[/caption]
Harvey Willgoose, 15, was stabbed to death at school
© YappAppThe scene during the chaos in Sheffield on Monday[/caption]
Sophie Willgoose/FacebookHis sister Sophie said: ‘My heart is broken into a million pieces’[/caption]
A 15-year-old boy at Sheffield Youth Court today charged with murder, possession of a bladed article and affray.
The court was told the alleged killer brought a hunting knife to school, which was used in the attack.
Harvey was knifed twice in the heart before he died, it was said.
The teen, who legally can’t be named, wore a grey tracksuit and sat with his head down throughout most of the hearing.
No pleas were entered and the teen, who legally can’t be named, was remanded into secure youth accommodation.
He will appear at Sheffield Crown Court on Thursday.
Harvey was making his way to lessons when he was stabbed three times in front of his terrified classmates.
Heroic teachers raced to perform emergency first aid as the school was placed on lockdown.
Harvey was rushed to hospital in a serious condition but tragically died soon after arriving.
Tributes have flooded in for the schoolboy from his devastated friends and family.
His family said: “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.”
Ben LackHarvey’s mum and sister visited the school where he was knifed to death[/caption]
FacebookSheffield school stab victim Harvey Willgoose[/caption]
TikTok/@carolinewillgoose1Mum Caroline shared posts with her 56,000 followers on TikTok[/caption]
Mum Caroline and sister Sophie placed flowers and read emotional tributes as they visited the school on Tuesday.
Harvey was described as “one of the sweetest souls” by fellow pupils at All Saints’ Catholic School.
Flowers, balloons, an England flag and a card have been left at the gates.
Sheffield United, who Harvey supported, also paid tribute.
The club said: “All at Sheffield United were saddened to learn of the passing of Harvey, our deepest condolences are offered to his family and friends at this difficult time.
“We share the shock and distress of the community following this tragic incident and appreciate that discussions are underway with regards to tributes to remember Harvey.”
In an update, South Yorkshire Police warned communities “avoid online speculation” regarding the identity of the suspect.
A statement added: “At the heart of this devastation is a grieving family and they deserve respect and privacy during this difficult time.”
Will the Sheffield suspect be named?
By Holly Christodoulou, Digital Court Editor
ONCE proceedings become “active” – i.e. someone is charged – the police or the Crown Prosecution Service will name the suspect and release their age and address.
This will also appear on charge sheets and be heard in open court throughout the case.
However, with the Sheffield school stabbing, the boy is only aged 15.
This means that even from the point of a charge – proceedings being active – we have not been able to name him.
He is protected under section 49 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933.
This applies to any defendants who are aged under 18 and means their identity cannot be revealed.
Once they turn 18, unless any special reporting restrictions are placed by a judge, they can be named.
In some circumstances, when a person is found guilty or admits their crime, they may be unmasked in court regardless of their age.
This will sometimes happen pre-conviction too as in the case of Axel Rudakubana.
He was 17 at the point of his first court appearance but a judge lifted the reporting restriction as he was six days from his 18th birthday anyway.
PM Sir Keir Starmer said: “My heart goes out to the family and
loved ones of the boy, the staff and students at the school, and the
entire community of Sheffield.
“They are grieving the needless loss of a young life and the nation mourns with them.
“Our schools should be places of safety and learning, not violence and fear.
“Tonight a young boy should be returning to the love and safety of
his family.
“We stand and work together against the devastating consequences of knife crime, so no more families know this tragic loss.”
SWNSFloral tributes outside the school in Sheffield[/caption]
A police officer outside All Saints Catholic High SchoolPA
PAPolice forensics officers and an ambulance at the scene on Monday night[/caption]
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