Family of Harvey Willgoose pay tribute as investigation into Sheffield school stabbing continues
“We are utterly heartbroken at the loss of our beautiful boy"
Last updated 4th Feb 2025
The family of 15 year old Harvey Willgoose, who was fatally stabbed at school in Sheffield yesterday, say they're 'heartbroken' and 'devastated' at his loss.
They've released a statement this evening as another teenager remains in custody being questioned on suspicion of his murder.
Harvey was attacked at around midday yesterday at the All Saints Catholic High School in Granville Road.
The family wrote: “We are utterly heartbroken at the loss of our beautiful boy, Harvey Goose.
“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.
“At this difficult time we ask you to please respect our privacy as we grieve as a family.”
Tributes have been left outside the school and at Bramhall Lane today, in memory of Harvey.
The school remained closed throughout the day, with a small crime scene still in place.
Steve Davies, chief executive of the St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust which runs the secondary school said in a statement: "Yesterday All Saints Catholic High School lost one of our own in the most shocking and tragic of circumstances.
"Harvey was an invaluable part of our school community.
"An immensely popular young man with his fellow students and teachers alike, he had a smile that would light up the room.
"Harvey was young. He was precious. He was loved.
"We are all struggling to process what has happened and our thoughts and prayers are with Harvey's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
"It is unimaginable to comprehend what they are going through and whilst there are no words that will take away the pain and grief from Harvey's family and friends, I simply want to express, on behalf of the whole school community, our heartfelt condolences.
"A tragic and shocking incident such as this shakes us to our core and is the opposite of the ethos of what All Saints stands for - a loving, caring school community.
"We now need to focus on how we can support those grieving the loss of their precious family member, friend and student."
South Yorkshire Police say a 15-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody.