Police continue their investigation into fatal stabbing at Sheffield school, focusing on questioning teenager involved
The victim, identified as Harvey Willgoose, was fatally stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School in Granville Road in Sheffield on Monday.
Authorities are still interrogating a teenager following the tragic death of a 15-year-old boy in a stabbing incident at a Sheffield school.
Harvey Willgoose was attacked at All Saints Catholic High School in Granville Road in the city around 12:17 p.m. on Monday.
Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics, the teenager passed away shortly thereafter, as confirmed by the police.
South Yorkshire Police mentioned that a 15-year-old boy, arrested on suspicion of murder, is currently in custody.
A memorial of flowers, candles, and balloons was set up outside the school where people paid their respects to the victim.
A student at All Saints Catholic High School who visited the site to commemorate Harvey described the shocking nature of the incident.
A fellow student remembered Harvey as a delightful and beloved individual.
The student shared, “The news of his passing was truly heart-wrenching. Harvey’s presence would brighten up anyone’s day. His loss is deeply felt by all.”
Recalling the lockdown procedure initiated at the school during the incident, the student expressed astonishment at the swift response of the teachers.
Outside the school, a note left among the tributes described Harvey as the “life of the party” with an exuberant personality.
Further tributes accumulated outside Sheffield United’s stadium in Bramall Lane as well.

Tributes left outside All Saints Catholic High School, in Sheffield, England, on Feb. 3, 2025.PA
A 17-year-old from a nearby college, who knew Harvey through mutual friends, revealed that the deceased was a Sheffield United fan.
The individual conveyed, “I am quite saddened by this unexpected news. Harvey appeared to be a jovial and pleasant person.”
Assistant Chief Constable Lindsey Butterfield addressed a briefing stating the distress and anxiety caused by the calamitous event.
She affirmed, “Our team is committed to providing support and assurance to parents, faculty, and locals as the investigation progresses.”
Butterfield urged everyone to respect the grieving family and avoid disseminating speculative or distressing online content related to the incident.
Police advised the public to steer clear of the affected area and informed that Granville Road remains inaccessible from the tram stop to Fitzwalter Road.
‘Horrific and Senseless’
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed his condolences to the victim’s family, attributing the incident as “horrific and senseless.”
In a released statement, he emphasized the need for schools to be secure environments for education and not scenes of violence and fear.
Sir Keir declared, “My government remains dedicated to combating knife crime to ensure the safety of young individuals on the streets and in educational institutions.”
He lamented, “Tonight, a young boy should have been returning to the comfort and love of his family.”
According to recent data from the House of Commons, there were nearly 20,000 knife-related offenses resulting in cautions or convictions in England and Wales as of June 2024, with juveniles between 10 and 17 accounting for a significant portion of the perpetrators.
Statistics further revealed the necessity of medical intervention for numerous knife crime victims in recent years, including a concerning number of incidents involving children.
Authorities encouraged individuals with pertinent information to assist the investigation by contacting 101 and citing incident number 327 dated Feb. 3, 2025.