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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Dickinson

Parents say school could have saved son killed in stabbing

  • An independent review into the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield found "several missed opportunities" to address the killer's behaviour and manage risk.
  • Harvey's parents believe the school could have saved their son's life, stating that "too many red flags" from Mohammed Umar Khan, also 15, were not acted upon.
  • The review, commissioned by the school's trust, identified that safeguarding and behaviour records were not properly reviewed before Khan's transfer, and weapons-related concerns were handled inconsistently.
  • Specific failings included a lack of investigation after pupils reported Khan carrying a knife and a BB gun, and no in-school follow-up after an axe was found in his bag off-site.
  • The school's trust confirmed it would implement the review's 10 recommendations in full, though the full report will not be published due to sensitivities.

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