Parents of children who witnessed the horror stabbing of a 15-year-old boy at a school in Sheffield have admitted the pupils have been left "traumatised" by the attack after being told "get to safety.". Harvey Willgoose, who was described as having the "sweetest soul", tragically died following a stabbing at All Saints Catholic High School after midday on Monday Parents of the pupils who witnessed the attack said they've been left “petrified” after seeing Harvey sustain serious injuries in front of them in between lessons. A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of his murder.

A mum posted on X how her kids had been left “sad and traumatised” after seeing the horrific incident at school. She posted: “Still in absolute shock that my two oldest children witnessed the horrific events today.". She told how her daughter was warned to “get to safety” by an older child. And she said how later her children told her they wanted to help Harvey’s “mummy”. “My thoughts are with the young blades family and my thanks to the older child who told my daughter to get to safety.”.

She said she spoke to one of her children but the other wasn't allowed to turn her phone on, which she described as "utter madness under the circumstances." So I knew he was OK, well safe at least. It was gone three before I spoke to my daughter and at that point found out her and her best friend had seen it…”. And she added: “It shouldn't be that easy to waltz into school with a knife.” A teacher left a bouquet of roses at the scene this morning alongside a touching not. It read: “RIP Harvey. I only taught you a few times in Year 7, but I remember you well. Despite being occasionally a little too energetic you were always polite and friendly. I’m so sorry that this has happened.” It was signed Mr John Bishop.

The school is expected to remain closed for a few days as police forensics continue to look for evidence and quiz the boy arrested. Pupils at the school have been offered counselling. The head, Sean Pender, told them: “Tomorrow, school will be closed for all students and further information sent out to you with any updates. “We will ensure that there are counselling and support services available for any student and staff member directly affected by this tragic incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with our student who we lost today and his family…”.

In a message to parents shortly after the awful news was announced, the headteacher wrote: “It is with immense shock and sorrow that I have to inform you that one of our students was fatally stabbed.”. Assistant Chief Constable Lindsey Butterfield said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the boy who has sadly lost his life, his friends and the whole school community. “We know that what has happened will cause significant distress and concern and our officers will remain on scene and in the local area to offer reassurance to parents, staff and local residents as our investigation continues.