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Teen pleads GUILTY to killing boy, 15, who was stabbed twice in heart with hunting knife at school – but denies murder

Published on April 28, 2025 at 09:37 AM

A TEEN has pleaded guilty to killing a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed twice in the heart with a “hunting knife” at school.

Harvey Willgoose was allegedly ambushed at All Saints Catholic High School, in, in front of horrified staff and pupils.

Black and white photo of Harvey Willgoose.
Harvey Willgoose was knifed to death at school

A 15-year-old boy, who legally can't be named, appeared at Sheffield Crowntoday..

He pleaded guilty to manslaughter and possession of a bladed article.

The boy denied a charge of murder and is due to stand trial on June 30.

The court was previously told how the teen allegedly brought a hunting knife to school, which was used in the attack on February 3.

Harvey was knifed twice in the heart before he died, it was said.

Heroic raced to perform emergency first aid as the school was placed on lockdown.

Harvey was rushed to hospital in a serious condition but tragically died shortly after.

Tributes have flooded in for the popular schoolboy from his devastated friends and family.

Mum Caroline revealed how Harvey's final words to her before he left that morning were “I love you”.

She told the BBC: “I have got his grubby t-shirt on so I can smell him.

“I don't want to go tosleepbecause I don't want to wake up and have to relive it all and remember it.”

Caroline also described her son as “the life and soul of the party” and “a joy to be around”.

Dad Mark said his son was his “best pal” and described him as a “loveable rogue”.

He continued: “We need to learn from this so no-one goes through what we have as a family.”

In a joint statement, the family said they were “utterly heartbroken” over “beautiful” Harvey's death.

They added: “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.

“Harvey will be forever known for being a caring, loving and funny young man.”

Photo of Harvey Willgoose.
Teachers battled to save Harvey following the horror
Floral tributes and police officers outside a school.
Tributes flooded in for the teen

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