Teenager sentenced for Primrose Hill murder
16-year-old Harry Pitman was stabbed to death as he waited to watch the fireworks on New Years Eve.
Last updated 10th Nov 2025
A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 16 years for the murder of a 16-year-old on Primrose Hill on New Years Eve 2023.
18-year-old Areece Lloyd-Hall attacked 16-year-old Harry Pitman as he celebrated New Year's Eve with friends, stabbing him in the neck.
Lloyd-Hall was found guilty of Harry's murder at the Old Bailey on the 29th of October.
The court heard how, shortly before the attack, Harry accidently bumped into someone who was at the event with Areece Lloyd-Hall. A fight broke out where Harry was stabbed.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, Harry died at the scene shortly before midnight.
In a statement, Detective Inspector Daniel Catmull, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said:
“Harry was only 16-years-old when he was stabbed. He had spent the evening with friends enjoying the fireworks before an altercation with a complete stranger led to him tragically losing his life.
“A new year is meant to offer new beginnings and fresh opportunities, but sadly, Harry’s family will now be marking this event by remembering how he was taken from them. Our thoughts today are with them and everyone who knew Harry.
“Once again, we have seen what carrying a knife can do. There is no excuse for anyone to leave home with a weapon, and the Met is doing everything it can to crack down on violence.
“On behalf of Harry’s family, we extend our deepest gratitude to the individuals who witnessed this horrific event but had the resilience to come forward and support the investigation.
“While justice has been served, the tragic loss of such a bright and promising young life, whose vibrant spirit touched so many, is a profound tragedy that will forever be felt by all who knew and loved.”