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Life sentence for boy who killed Harvey Willgoose

Life sentence for boy who killed Harvey Willgoose

Summary

A 15-year-old boy, Mohammed Umar Khan, received a life sentence for the murder of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose at their school in Sheffield, UK. Khan was sentenced to a minimum of 16 years in detention after stabbing Harvey with a knife during a school altercation.

Key Facts

  • Mohammed Umar Khan, aged 15, was sentenced to life in detention with a minimum term of 16 years.
  • He was found guilty of murdering Harvey Willgoose at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield.
  • The incident occurred on February 3 when Khan stabbed Harvey with a hunting knife.
  • A judge revealed Khan's identity, lifting restrictions on naming young offenders due to public interest.
  • The attack was a result of a fight between Khan and Harvey over social media quarrels.
  • CCTV captured the stabbing, showing Khan pulling out a knife during a confrontation at school.
  • Khan claimed he did not intend to kill Harvey but had lost control due to bullying and past abuse.
  • The prosecution argued Khan had an interest in weapons and acted deliberately.
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