A 17-year-old has appeared in court accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy in a stabbing at school. The suspect, who cannot be named, brought a hunting knife to school, which was used in the attack. Tributes have poured in for the victim from his family and community.
A teenager 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. The court was told the alleged killer brought a hunting knife to school, which was used in the attack. The teen, who legally can't be named, wore a grey tracksuit and sat with his head down throughout most of the hearing. Tributes have flooded in for the schoolboy from his devastated friends and family.
'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,' said his heartbroken family. Mum Caroline and sister Sophie placed flowers and read emotional tributes as they visited the school on Tuesday. The local football club Sheffield United also paid tribute. '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,' the club said in a statement. They added: 'At the heart of this devastation is a grieving family and they deserve respect and privacy during this difficult time.'The boy accused of the murder is currently 17 years old. Due to his age, even if he is charged, his identity cannot be revealed until he turns 18. A judge lifted reporting restrictions as he was six days from his 18th birthday anyway. The legal situation surrounding the naming of underage suspects in criminal cases is complex and designed to protect their identities. This can cause frustration for the public who seek transparency in such cases. However, the law aims to balance this need for information with the protection of young people involved in the justice system. 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. They are grieving the needless loss of a young life and the nation mourns with them
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