A 15-year-old boy, named locally as Harvey Willgoose, was stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on Monday, February 3, 2025, and later died. Another 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder. The school was placed on lockdown, and tributes poured in from students, family, and friends.
Heartbroken tributes have been paid by family members and friends to a 15-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed at a school. The victim, named locally as Harvey Willgoose, has been described as a 'lovely lad' and the 'life of a party'. He was stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School in Granville Road, Sheffield , at about 12.17pm on Monday (February 3). Officers and paramedics were called, but the teenager died shortly afterwards, police confirmed.
South Yorkshire Police said another 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident, which saw the school placed on lockdown for the second time in a week. Tributes poured in at the scene and on social media on Monday, with flowers, candles and balloons laid on a wall outside the school. A student at All Saints Catholic High School who came to stand outside the school to pay tribute said it was “such a shock” to hear what had happened. The 17-year-old said: 'He was such a lovely lad, he was cheeky, but was lovely. He would make your day better hearing him down that hallway. 'You didn’t have to personally know him to be upset. Teachers loved him, students loved him, everyone loved him. 'I’ve been at the school for seven years now and nothing like this has ever, ever happened.' The teenager described the moment the “lockdown alarm” went off, the doors were locked and the blinds were closed by teachers, which he said was “crazy”. A note left with flowers outside the school paid tribute to the boy, calling him the “life of the party” with a “bubbly personality”. “You’ll be missed by many. You beautiful boy. Forever 15,” the note read. Police vehicles and an ambulance remained parked outside the school throughout Monday while crime scene officers work inside the building. People have also posted tributes to the teen online, including his sister Sophie, who wrote: 'My heart is broken into a million pieces I love you so much Harvey. Hug your loved ones a little tighter tonight cos I wish I could.' Another wrote: 'Absolutely no words to this devastation. My heart absolutely breaks. RIP Harvey Willgoose I'm so sorry this has happened to you you really didn't deserve this.' Another added: 'A city numb from this afternoons news, questions need to be ask, punishments need to be raised for anyone using or carrying knives too many innocent lives are been taken. 'Fly high Blademan, a cruel world you've been taken far too soon lad far too soon. Thinking of all his mates and there's plenty of you stay safe lads and to all his family I send love.' Others mourning the boy’s death gathered outside Sheffield United’s stadium in Bramall Lane A 17-year-old, who studies at a local college, heard the news through friends and said the boy who died was a fan of Sheffield United. He said: “I’m a bit upset to be honest, it came as such a shock. He seemed quite a happy guy and a nice guy to be around.” Assistant Chief Constable Lindsey Butterfield told a news conference on Monday afternoon: “We know that what has happened will cause significant distress and concern. I would like to reassure you that our officers will remain on scene and in the local area to offer reassurance to parents, staff and local residents as our investigation continues. “Although we are in the early stages of our inquiries, we are working at pace to build a full picture of how this tragedy has unfolded. We urge you to be mindful that there are loved ones at the centre of this and they are grieving the profound loss of a teenage boy in the most devastating of circumstances. “We would therefore ask you to avoid speculation and the sharing of online content which could be distressing to them and detrimental to our investigation.” Police continued to urge people to avoid the area and said Granville Road remains closed from the tram stop to Fitzwalter Road. Sir Keir Starmer, who was in Brussels at a dinner with EU leaders, said his “heart goes out” to the family of the victim. In a statement, the Prime Minister said: “It is horrific and senseless news that a boy has died after a stabbing in Sheffield. Our schools should be places of safety and learning, not violence and fear. My Government is absolutely committed to tackling knife crime so young people are safe on our streets and in our schools. “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.” Police ask anyone with information which could assist their investigation to call 101 quoting incident number 327 of February 3 2025.
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