Boy, 15, found guilty of murdering fellow pupil
Summary
A 15-year-old boy in Sheffield was found guilty of murdering another student, Harvey Willgoose, at their school. Harvey was stabbed during lunch after a disagreement with the defendant earlier that day, who had claimed it was not intentional. The court found the defendant guilty of murder, despite his claim that he did not intend serious harm.Key Facts
- A 15-year-old boy was found guilty of murder for stabbing another student at a school in Sheffield.
- The victim, Harvey Willgoose, was also 15 years old and died from a stab wound to the heart.
- The stabbing occurred on February 3, at All Saints Catholic High School.
- The defendant, who cannot be named due to his age, had previously admitted to manslaughter and having a knife.
- The jury convicted him of murder by a majority verdict of 11 to one.
- The attack followed a quarrel between the boys earlier that day and ongoing tensions from a disagreement involving other students.
- The court heard that the defendant claimed he "lost control" and did not mean to hurt Harvey.
- Evidence showed the defendant had an interest in weapons and had looked up knives online.
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