Mum of Sheffield school stabbing victim Harvey Willgoose in four-word heartbreak
Mum of Sheffield school stabbing victim Harvey Willgoose in four-word heartbreak
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The mother of a teenage boy who was fatally stabbed at a school in Sheffield has spoken out following his death. Harvey Willgoose, 15, was stabbed to death at All Saints Catholic High School in Granville Road at around 12.17pm on Monday. South Yorkshire Police confirmed that a boy, aged 15, was arrested on suspicion of murder following the tragedy. The victim's mother Caroline shared an emotional post on social media. Addressing her 56,000 followers on TikTok, she wrote: “Our Harvey, no words” with heartbroken emojis and a montage of images of them together.
In another, she wrote: “My Harvey, life is never gunner be the same. Love you so much.” His sister Sophie wrote on Facebook: “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.”. More tributes have been left at the school gates, as well as online. A teacher’s note on a bunch of flowers said: “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 am so sorry this has happened.”.
Flowers, candles and balloons have been left on a wall outside the school. A 17-year-old pupil, who went to the school to pay his respects, 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.”. On Monday, headteacher Sean Pender informed parents and guardians that the school had been plunged into a lockdown. He wrote: “I am writing to inform you that today we have dealt with an extremely serious incident here in school resulting in us going in to a lockdown procedure. The incident involved two students, one of whom we believe has been seriously injured. All other students are contained and safe.".
Assistant Chief Constable Lindsey Butterfield, of South Yorkshire Police, 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.
