Boy, 15, charged with Sheffield college homicide of teenager Harvey Willgoose | EUROtoday
A teenage boy appeared at Sheffield Youth Court, charged with the homicide of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose, who was stabbed to loss of life at a faculty within the metropolis.
Harvey died after an incident at All Saints Catholic High School on Granville Road, at about 12.17pm on Monday.
A 15-year-old boy, who can’t be named for authorized causes, was charged with homicide, possession of a bladed article and affray.
District Judge Tim Spruce stated: “It is early days in this investigation but this allegation involves a knife, a hunting knife, being taken into school and used to stab another pupil in broad daylight resulting in the death of that pupil.”
The boy spoke solely to verify his title, date of beginning and deal with in the course of the 40 minute listening to. The listening to was attended by his father and uncle, in addition to members of the press. He has been remanded into youth detention lodging and can seem once more in court docket on Thursday.
Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service Yorkshire and Humberside, Chris Hartley, stated: “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.”
Harvey’s household returned to go to the college on Tuesday the place flowers, balloons and playing cards had been left for the favored pupil.
They launched a press release after the go to by way of South Yorkshire Police which stated: “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.
They concluded: “At this difficult time we ask you to please respect our privacy as we grieve as a family.”
His mom Caroline shared a TikTok video montage of her son rising up that included pictures of the pair on vacation collectively.
She stated: “Our Harvey. No words. Why, why why? Love you always my baby boy. Life is never going to be the same.”
The week earlier than, the college had gone into lockdown after “threats of violence” had been made between pupils, mother and father had been informed on January 29.
Steve Davies, the chief government of the St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust that runs the secondary college, known as Harvey an “invaluable part of the school community” and stated that the loss was beneath “essentially the most surprising and tragic circumstances.
A Mass might be held for Harvey at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Handsworth, at 10am on Saturday.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/sheffield-school-murder-harvey-willgoose-charge-latest-b2692449.html