Overview

• Harvey Willgoose, 15, was fatally stabbed with a hunting knife at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on February 3, 2025.
• The defendant, also 15, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and possession of a bladed article but denied the charge of murder.
• Judge Jeremy Richardson KC confirmed that the murder trial will begin on June 30, with reporting restrictions on the defendant's identity remaining in place.
• Harvey’s family continues to advocate for anti-knife crime measures, including the installation of knife arches in schools, following meetings with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.
• The tragedy has sparked widespread community mourning, with tributes, marches, and a funeral attended by over 1,000 people.