School issues statement after boy found with knife in same school where Harvey Willgoose was killed
No arrests have been made
The school where a boy was found with a knife in his bag has issued a statement.
A 14-year-old boy was found with a blade at All Saints Catholic High School on Friday, October 16.
He has not been arrested but a police investigation has been launched.
It is the same 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.
Khan sentenced to a minimum of 15 years’ detention on October 22, last year.
Just a few days earlier, school bosses called in police after a boy;s bag was searched and a knife was found.
South Yorkshire Police said: “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.”
In reponse to the incident, 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."