Provisional trial date set for teen murder accused

A provisional trial date has been set for a teenager accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy at a school in Sheffield.

Harvey Willgoose died after being stabbed in the chest at All Saints Catholic High School, in Granville Road, at about 12:17 GMT on Monday, Sheffield Crown Court was told.

A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named because of his age, appeared at the court on Thursday morning charged with murder, possession of a bladed article and affray.

The boy did not plead to any charges ahead of a further hearing in April. A provisional trial date was set for 30 June.

Harvey was stabbed twice in the chest while on a lunch break at the school, a hearing at Sheffield Youth Court heard on Wednesday.

Thursday's Crown Court hearing was told that police had spoken to up to 20 young people who were potential witnesses.

Judge Jeremy Richardson KC, Recorder of Sheffield, warned journalists in court to be "very, very careful" as to not publish anything that could prejudice a trial.

"I am determined you will be tried fairly. There is no question about that," Judge Richardson told the boy, who appeared in the dock wearing a grey sweatshirt.

The boy nodded during the hearing to show he understood what the judge was telling him.

He was remanded back into youth detention accommodation ahead of a further hearing due to take place on 28 April.

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