Harvey Willgoose was a teenager from Sheffield who recently got stabbed to death, find out more about him and the incident below as online rumors claim he was killed by student Omar
According to South Yorkshire Police, they have arrested another 15-year-old boy on suspicion of murder and kept him in custody.
Is Omar the suspect who killed Harvey Willgoose as All Saints Catholic High School student and Sheffield United FC fan is stabbed to death
While the name of the suspect hasn’t been revealed yet with him still in custody, social media users have claimed he is a Muslim immigrant named Omar who threatened to stab Harvey with a shard of glass after the two had a fight.
Proof the school in Sheffield knew about the previous incidents, Omar should have been with police beforehand. Not in a school.
Tax payer money should go to schools, police, NHS, etc not illegal immigrants. Justice for Harvey Willgoose pic.twitter.com/a69r3onvzY— Lance Uppercut Jr. (@LUjrPOLITICS) February 3, 2025
According to online claims, Omar went to the same school as Harvey and ended up stabbing him to death with Omar’s photos going viral since. However, these are just rumors for now with nothing officially confirmed with the South Yorkshire Police urging people to not speculate on the identity of the teenager who has now been charged for the murder.
Harvey died after the incident at All Saints Catholic High School, in Granville Road, at about 12.17pm on Monday and a 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder, possession of a bladed article and affray, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. He will be produced in the Sheffield Youth Court on Wednesday.
He appeared inside the dock in the courtroom which was attended by the boy’s father and uncle and members of the press and the youth wore a grey tracksuit and sat with his head down throughout most of the hearing. He spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth during the 40 minute hearing and was remanded into youth detention accommodation by District Judge Tim Spruce.
Harvey Willgoose was the 15-year-old English lad who was stabbed to death by an immigrant today in Sheffield 😡 pic.twitter.com/PTLRBJkEZE
— Paul Golding (@GoldingBF) February 3, 2025
My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of the boy, the staff and students at the school and the entire community of Sheffield. pic.twitter.com/FpoxrazpLE
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) February 3, 2025
A 15-year-old boy who died after being stabbed at a school in Sheffield has been named locally as Harvey Willgoose.
Omar Killed Harvey Willgoose
RIP Harvey Willgoose 💔 pic.twitter.com/3kaUEPu7lC
— Sumit (@SumitHansd) February 4, 2025
Harvey Willgoose stabbed to death
Harvey Willgoose was a 15-year-old boy who recently got murdered after being stabbed to death at a Sheffield school. Willgoose, who was a student of All Saints Catholic High School, was stabbed to death at around 12:17pm on Monday. According to reports, this is the second time that such an incident has taken place at the school. Following the incident, the school is now in lockdown for a week.
Headteacher Sean Pender sent out a message to parents on January 29, stating:
The reason for the lockdown was due to threatening behaviour between a small number of students where threats were made of physical violence.”
Police arrest suspect Omar
Police have reportedly arrested a 15-year-old student named Omar as the main suspect in the incident. Reports further stated that Omar is an Albanian immigrant and already had a track record for violent behaviour. The school was reportedly on high alert already over Omar, but had just let him back in on the same day that he stabbed Harvey.
Tributes for Harvey Willgoose
Following the tragic incident, tributes have come pouring in from all corners. Harvey Willgoose’s sister Sophie Willgoose posted a tribute on Facebook stating:
My heart is broken into a million pieces. I love you so much Harvey. Hug your loved ones a little tighter tonight cos I wish I could.”
Other similar tributes have come pouring in on social media an at the scene. Many students have been placing flowers, candles, and balloons on a wall outside the school. Meanwhile, authorities have taped off a section inside one of the school buildings.
One of the students at the school paid tribute to Willgoose, stating:
He was such a lovely lad, he was cheeky, but was lovely. He would make your day better hearing him down that hallway. You didn’t have to personally know him to be upset.
Teachers loved him, students loved him, everyone loved him. I’ve been at the school for seven years now and nothing like this has ever, ever happened.”
Meanwhile, Harvey’s mother Caroline Willgoose shared childhood photos of her son on Facebook on Monday night.
15-year-old Harvey Willgoose has died after being stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Reports suggest the two had exchanged threatening messages before the attack.#Sheffield #HarveyWillgoose pic.twitter.com/X4JZfyZkdJ
— British Pakistani Index (@PakistaniIndex) February 4, 2025
One of Harvey’s friends also shared:
He was threatened with a knife at the school last week. It’s heartbreaking. Harvey was one in a million. He had his whole life ahead of him.
It’s a tragedy beyond words. He had a lot of friends, was a huge Sheffield United fan. He loved football. He lived a peaceful life. He was being bullied though.”
Official statement
A 15-year-old boy who died after being stabbed at a school in Sheffield has been named locally as Harvey Willgoose.
Omar Killed Harvey Willgoose
RIP Harvey Willgoose 💔 pic.twitter.com/3kaUEPu7lC
— Sumit (@SumitHansd) February 4, 2025
Assistant Chief Constable Lindsey Butterfield, who is leading the investigations regading Harvey Willgoose, stated during a news conference:
We know that what has happened will cause significant distress and concern. I would like to reassure you that our officers will remain on scene and in the local area to offer reassurance to parents, staff and local residents as our investigation continues.
Although we are in the early stages of our inquiries, we are working at pace to build a full picture of how this tragedy has unfolded.”
He further requested everyone not to engage in speculation and the sharing of online content that could distress family members. Prime Minister Kier Starmer also issued a statement over the incident, ensuring that his government is committed to tackling knife crime. Police have requested anyone with information about Harvey Willgoose’s stabbing to come forward.