15-Year-Old Admits Manslaughter in Sheffield School Stabbing

A 15-year-old boy on trial for the murder of Harvey Willgoose, a fellow pupil at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield, has testified that he carried a knife for protection due to being threatened and bullied, including racist bullying and online threats. The defendant admitted to stabbing Harvey during a confrontation at school, stating he acted in self-defense, believing it was 'me or him' and that he did not intend to cause serious harm. He described feeling scared and unable to control his temper as a result of ongoing bullying and threats from other students. The boy showed the jury photos of himself posing with weapons to warn others not to cause problems with him. He expressed horror over the outcome of the stabbing and acknowledged the impact on Harvey's family. The defendant has admitted to manslaughter and possession of a knife on school premises but denies murder, maintaining that his actions were driven by fear and self-protection.