Summary
The parents of Harvey Willgoose, a 15-year-old boy who was killed by another student, are asking for the court order protecting the killer's identity to be removed. Harvey was stabbed with a hunting knife at school, and the trial judge will decide on the anonymity order during the sentencing in October. Harvey's parents are also advocating for increased measures to prevent knife crime in schools.
Key Facts
- Harvey Willgoose, a 15-year-old student, was stabbed and killed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield.
- The boy who killed Harvey is also 15 years old, and his identity is protected by a court order.
- Harvey's parents want the order lifted, arguing the killer should be named just as their son was.
- The trial judge will decide if the killer’s identity can be revealed when he is sentenced in October.
- Harvey's parents have started a youth club in his memory and are campaigning for knife crime awareness in schools.
- They suggest installing knife detection systems in schools to prevent future incidents.
- Harvey's family previously discussed the issue of knife crime with Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary.
