Teenager Mohammed Umar Khan has been sentenced to detention at His Majesty's Pleasure for the murder of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose. Khan, also 15, was told by the judge that he acted out of hurt and anger at a perceived betrayal when he fatally stabbed Harvey in the school courtyard on February 3, 2025. The judge set Khan's minimum detention term at 16 years, after which he will be subject to lifelong license, mirroring a life sentence.
The court heard how the stabbing occurred after an escalating dispute that began five days prior with an altercation involving other students. This led to a social media spat between Khan and Harvey, culminating in Khan provoking Harvey at school on the day of the murder. The judge rejected defense claims of self-defense or loss of control, stating Khan was not acting out of fear but had made a decision in the science lesson to use the knife if necessary.
Harvey's sister, Sophie, delivered a powerful statement detailing the devastating impact of his loss on their family, describing their lives as "shattered." She highlighted Harvey's kind and gentle nature and emphasized that his absence is felt daily. The family also spoke of the additional pain of his "inhumane" murder and the strain it placed on their grandfather, who attended Khan's trial daily seeking justice before his recent passing.
Khan had pleaded guilty to manslaughter and possession of a bladed article prior to ... download the app to read more
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