Court Reveals Identity of Teen Boy Who Fatally Attacked Harvey Willgoose During School Lunch Break

A school tragedy in Sheffield has captured public attention following a judge’s decision to reveal the identity of the teen boy responsible for the fatal attack on Harvey Willgoose. Mohammed Umar Khan, aged 15, was named during a court session ahead of his sentencing. He was convicted of murder after stabbing Harvey during a lunch break at their school.

Details of the Incident

The incident occurred on February 3, when Khan brought a hunting knife to school and attacked Harvey, also 15. The stabbing took place in front of other students, causing panic and horror.

Judicial Proceedings

• Khan was found guilty of murder in August.
• He is set to be sentenced by Ms Justice Ellenbogen.
• The judge indicated a >significant minimum term of imprisonment.

The court underscored the seriousness of the crime, emphasizing that it was committed on school property between two students. The judge lifted an anonymity ban, stating the public has the right to know the identities of those committing such severe offenses.

Background on the Victim and the Accused

The court learned that Harvey and Khan had a falling out just five days prior to the tragic incident. This altercation involved a dispute with two other boys, leading to a school lockdown.

Previous Conflicts

• On January 29, Khan was restrained during the earlier incident.
• Harvey, who was not present that day, expressed concerns to his father regarding safety at school.

Social media interactions over the weekend heightened tensions between the two, contributing to the fatal confrontation when they were back in school. Witnesses noted that prior to the attack, there had been multiple uneasy encounters between them.

The Attack and Aftermath

During the attack, Khan stabbed Harvey in the heart, with the court revealing CCTV footage of the horrific event. In the immediate aftermath, Khan exhibited signs of distress, communicating to staff that he felt he was “not right in the head.”

Campaign Against Knife Crime

Since the tragedy, Harvey Willgoose’s family has actively campaigned against knife crime. They aim to implement measures such as knife detection arches in schools to enhance student safety.

Harvey’s parents, Mark and Caroline, have been at the forefront of this fight, seeking changes to prevent further tragedies. As the community reflects on this case, the need for preventative measures against knife-related violence in schools is clearer than ever.