Pupil found with knife in bag at same Sheffield school where Harvey Willgoose was stabbed to death
The knife was found almost one year to the day since Harvey’s killer was sentenced
A pupil at the school where a teenage boy was stabbed to death has been found with a knife in their schoolbag - almost one year to the day since the killer was sentenced.
The boy, aged 14, was caught with the blade during a search of bags at All Saints Catholic High School on Granville Road on Friday, October 16.
It is the school where 15-year-old pupil Harvey Willgoose was stabbed to death by a fellow pupil in February 2025.
His killer, Mohammed Umar Khan, who was also 15 at the time, took a hunting knife to school and used it against Harvey between lessons.
The boys had previously been friends but fell out over a fight between two other pupils at the same school with each taking opposing sides.
Khan sentenced to a minimum of 15 years’ detention on October 22, last year.
A police investigation has been launched following the discovery of the knife at the school last week.
South Yorkshire Police said: “At 1.56pm on Friday 16 October we were called to reports that a knife had been found during a bag search of a pupil at All Saints Catholic High School, on Granville Road, Sheffield.
“Officers attended and the knife was recovered. There were no reports of any injuries.
“An investigation has been launched and officers and the school are working together to ensure this incident is dealt with in the most appropriate manner.”
The pupil has not been arrested.
Inspector Katie Hammond, of Sheffield South East Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "We know the destruction carrying a knife can have on our local communities. We have seen firsthand the devastating effect knife crime has on victims, their families, as well as the people who choose to arm themselves.
"As part of our day-to-day work to tackle knife crime, we regularly visit schools to carry out educational and engagement talks.
“We also conduct operational activity such as stop searches and weapon sweeps.
“Across Sheffield, and South Yorkshire, we also have knife surrender bins providing people a safe and anonymous place to dispose of knives.
"However, we can't root out knife crime alone. We all have a role to play in helping change the perceptions around carrying the weapons, especially in young people.
"If you think someone you know and love is carrying a weapon, or perhaps feeling under pressure to carry one, it is important to have an open and honest conversation with them.
“We know this may feel awkward, difficult or upsetting but there is support available to help you have these conversations.”
Harvey’s family has been campaigning for knife arches to be installed in schools since the teenager’s murder.
His mum Caroline said: “I am angry because this needs to stop. People need to listen. Knives are still getting into schools.”
Find more information, help and advice about knife crime, as well as anonymous reporting methods, visit the Knives Take Lives website: www.knivestakelives.co.uk
A spokesperson for All Saints Catholic High School said: "While investigating a concern, staff discovered a knife on a student and engaged our safety protocols, contacting police immediately. We were able to manage this incident quickly and firm action has been taken.
"We echo the police in their call for vigilance – none of us can be complacent and we all have a responsibility to educate our young people about the devastating effect knife crime has on society. We will continue to work closely with the police in their investigation."