🔴 TEEN WHO MURDERED HARVEY WILLGOOSE SENTENCED
Harvey Willgoose Murder Sentencing Live Updates
Live from Sheffield Crown Court
We are providing live coverage of the sentencing of the teenage boy convicted of murdering 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on February 3, 2025.
The boy was found guilty of murder on August 8, 2025, after a five-week trial. Today, October 22, 2025, Mrs Justice Ellenbogen DBE will set the minimum term of his mandatory life sentence (detention at His Majesty’s Pleasure) and decide on applications to lift the reporting restriction preventing his naming.
Harvey’s family, including mum Caroline, dad Mark, and sister Sophie, are present. Victim impact statements are expected.
Stay tuned for updates as proceedings unfold.
Key Events
Sentencing hearing begins around 10:30am
Judge to fix minimum term of life sentence
Decision on lifting anonymity for the defendant
Victim impact statements from Harvey’s family
Live Reporting
Edited and written by Jason King with Emily Beach live in Sheffield Crown Court:
🔴 COURT ADJOURNED:
That concludes our live coverage of the sentencing of Mohammed Umar Khan at Sheffield Crown Court for today the 22nd of October 2025.
🔴 KHAN TAKEN DOWN FROM DOCK:
Mrs Justice Ellenbogen directs Mohammed Umar Khan to be removed from the dock as proceedings continue ⬇️
🔴 HARVEY WILLGOOSE'S KILLER DETAINED FOR 16 YEARS
Mohammed Umar Khan, 15, has been handed a life sentence for the murder of Harvey Willgoose.
Harvey, also 15, was stabbed by Khan at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on 3 February this year. Mrs Justice Ellenbogen told Khan the life sentence with a minimum term of 16 years would be minus the time he had already spent on remand. He showed no emotion as his sentence was passed in Court 1 at Sheffield Crown Court.
(Update published at 15:56)
🔴 'ONLY SENTENCE THE LAW ALLOWS' - JUDGE CONFIRMS
"For the murder of Harvey Willgoose, I pass the only sentence which the law allows me to pass," the judge says.
"You will remain in secure custody until the parole board decides you may be considered for release," she tells Mohammed Umar Khan.
The minimum term is 16 years, inclusive of the period he has already spent in custody.
"There is no guarantee you will be released at the end of that time," Mrs Justice Ellenbogen says.
Khan nods as she tells him this.
(Update published at 15:50)
🔴 BREAKING: LIFE SENTENCE WITH 16-YEAR MINIMUM TERM
BREAKING: Mohammed Umar Khan has been handed a life sentence with a 16-year minimum term for the murder of Harvey Willgoose, minus the time he has spent on remand.
(Update published at 15:45)
🔴 JUDGE OUTLINES REASONS FOR 16-YEAR STARTING POINT
Mrs Justice Ellenbogen says the starting point for a minimum term, given Khan's age, is 17 years in custody.
This will then be adjusted to take account of the aggravating and mitigating factors in the case.
She says there was not a "great deal of planning or premeditation" in his killing of Harvey Willgoose.
"I am sure that by the science lesson, should the need as you saw it arise, you would use your knife on Harvey. The knife you had brought was, in your words, scary."
She notes the presence of pupils and teachers and the fact it took place on school premises as aggravating factors.
"The fact you stabbed Harvey twice in his chest indicates the high degree of bodily harm you intended to cause him," she says.
"Whilst your premeditation was not long-standing, it cannot be said it was lacking altogether."
(Update published at 15:38)
🔴 SENTENCE FOR MURDER FIXED BY LAW
Mrs Justice Ellenbogen tells Khan how the sentence for murder is fixed by law.
"I must sentence you to detention during His Majesty's Pleasure," she tells him.
"That means a life sentence in a secure place, imposed on a person who commits the offence of murder."
Khan appears to nod slightly.
She says there will be a minimum term and tells him: "You will remain on licence for the rest of your life."
She describes the sentencing guidelines she has followed while deciding a minimum term.
(Update published at 15:32)
🔴 KILLER'S EXPLANATIONS OF KNIFE INTEREST 'NOT BELIEVABLE'
The judge tells Khan: "You said you had been carrying a knife for protection, and had been followed over the weekend, and were scared of being jumped outside school."
He had photos of knives from April 2024, and from at least September 2024, had searched online for terms like "zombie killer knife," she says.
"Throughout the trial you sought to minimise the extent of your interest [in weapons], and sought to explain how images of them had come to be on your phone which were, put simply, not believable", Mrs Justice Ellenbogen says.
(Update published at 15:29)
🔴 'SEVERE FORCE' USED TO STAB VICTIM
The judge describes the "severe" force used by Khan to stab Harvey.
She notes it had cut through "the full thickness" of one of his ribs.
"Harvey ran towards you and you were seen to have advanced again, dancing on your feet and waving the knife," she tells Khan.
About 49 seconds later, Harvey collapsed. Khan then moved into the dining room.
"In an act of considerable bravery, Mr [Morgan] Davis put out his hand and took the knife from you," the judge tells Khan.
"While waiting for the arrival of the police you said, 'I'm not right in the head, my mum doesn't look after me right', and said you had stabbed him once or twice."
(Update published at 15:26)
🔴 CONVERSATION ABOUT A KNIFE BEFORE THE ATTACK
The judge tells Khan: "At 12:10, the lunch break began, you made your way to the dining area."
"In the dining area, you spoke to another boy who later described the conversation he had had with you at that time."
"He said you had been mad at [Harvey] and you suddenly talked about a knife. His evidence is that he told you to give him the knife 'before you did something stupid'."
"I cannot be sure that you had seen and made a beeline for Harvey," Mrs Justice Ellenbogen tells Khan.
(Update published at 15:24)
🔴 ARGUMENT ESCALATED TO 'SQUARING UP' IN SCIENCE LESSON
There was some interaction between the boys that morning at school, which the judge says she is "satisfied was good natured."
The pair had been shadow-boxing and lightly pushed each other around, she explains.
Later, in a busy corridor, they had a similar interaction.
But a short while later, in a science lesson, the boys had squared up genuinely, the judge says.
"It seems words were exchanged between you and a teacher physically intervened," Mrs Justice Ellenbogen adds.
On Harvey's way to see a teacher, Claire Staniforth, another teacher, overheard him saying "something was going to happen."
(Update published at 15:21)
🔴 JUDGE OUTLINES FACTS: ARGUMENT STARTED WEEKEND BEFORE
The judge is detailing the facts of the case.
She tells Khan how he and Harvey Willgoose had become involved in an argument the weekend before the Monday of the fatal stabbing.
Each of the boys had been standing up for their own friends.
Harvey and Khan had initially been friends, the judge says.
On the morning of Harvey's death, the pair had spoken over messages about whether there was "beef" between them.
(Update published at 15:17)
🔴 KHAN CAUSED 'UNBEARABLE PAIN AND GRIEF'
Mrs Justice Ellenbogen says Khan has caused "unbearable pain and grief" through his "senseless" killing of Harvey Willgoose.
"Harvey's family is haunted by the CCTV footage of the events of that day and is exhausted by the trauma," she tells him.
"It is clear Harvey was a popular pupil who students and teachers held in affection. Their lives, too, have been blighted by your actions."
Khan looks at the judge with a neutral expression, and occasionally glances around the room.
(Update published at 15:14)
🔴 JUDGE'S SENTENCING REMARKS BEGIN
The judge, Mrs Justice Ellenbogen has returned and addresses Mohammed Umar Khan.
"On 3 February 2025, in the courtyard at the school where you were both pupils, you fatally stabbed Harvey Willgoose in his heart," she tells him.
She will sentence Khan for the offences of murder and possessing a blade on school premises.
(Update published at 15:10)
🔴 JUDGE RISES TO CONSIDER SENTENCE
Mrs Justice Ellenbogen has risen to consider what sentence Khan will receive.
It is unclear how long she will take to make this decision.
(Update published at 14:52)
🔴 DEFENCE: 'KHAN WILL HAVE SIGNIFICANT TIME TO REFLECT'
Mr Hussain, defending Mohammed Umar Khan, says: "Whatever small comfort, if any, it gives, Umar will have a significant period of time to reflect on his actions, the harm, the long-standing harm, he has caused."
Khan glanced up at the public gallery as he heard this.
Mr Hussain added: "While he has suffered pain, ostracisation, humiliation in the past, it is nothing compared to what Harvey's family will be experiencing."
"Unlike Harvey, he will have the opportunity to live a life and that blessing is not lost on him."
(Update published at 14:52)
🔴 DEFENCE ARGUES KHAN DID NOT INTEND TO INFLICT HARM
Mr Hussain, for the defence, told the court that Khan "did arm himself, but that wasn't with the intention of inflicting harm that day".
He noted that the friendship between Harvey and one of those accused of bullying Khan "cannot be ignored," but added: "We do not seek to tar Harvey with the same brush. We make it clear, [the alleged bullying faced by Khan] was not at the hands of Harvey."
Mr Hussain referenced a witness who testified that Harvey had told Khan he would be "smashed all over," but concluded that this did not "in any way shape or form justify what came."
(Update published at 14:43)
🔴 HARVEY'S DEATH WAS 'SENSELESS LOSS' - DEFENCE SUBMISSIONS
Gul Nawaz Hussain KC is making submissions on behalf of Mohammed Umar Khan.
"The fact that can never be forgotten, should never be forgotten, is the tragic, heartless, senseless loss of a young innocent life," he told the court.
"The family of Harvey will live with his loss forever more," he said.
"That is not lost on Umar, on his family, on anyone who's had any dealings in this case."
(Update published at 14:35)
🔴 PROSECUTION: KHAN ACTED IN ANGER, NOT SELF-DEFENCE
Prosecutor Richard Thyne told the court there is "no evidence" that Khan genuinely feared an attack from Harvey Willgoose.
He argued that Khan's actions were "ultimately in anger or retaliation, rather than self-defence."
The prosecutor also noted the multiple blows inflicted upon Harvey, stating that Khan had clearly intended to harm the 15-year-old.
(Update published at 14:29)
🔴 KHAN CARRIED KNIVES IN SCHOOL BEFORE STABBING
Harvey's dad, Mark, is listening intently in the public gallery as prosecutor Richard Thyne KC addresses the judge on matters of law and minimum jail terms.
Mohammed Umar Khan, who we can now name after the reporting restrictions were lifted, is sat in the dock looking down.
We are now hearing evidence that the boy, who is 15, had a history of carrying weapons in school.
(Update published at 14:26)
🔴 PROSECUTION: 'MOHAMMED TOLD A NUMBER OF LIES'
Richard Thyne KC, prosecuting, addressed the court on matters "pertinent" to Khan's sentencing, focusing on the morning of the murder.
"Our case was that Umar had told a number of lies," he said, noting that Khan's main defence was a legal loss of control, which the prosecution argued was pre-meditated intention to harm.
The court heard that two witnesses said Harvey had told them Khan was "acting like he had a knife," and a third pupil had warned Khan, "I told him to give it to me before you do something stupid. But he didn't listen."
The trial previously heard that Khan, who has no previous cautions, had taken a knife to school before, and his mother had found an axe in his bag in December 2024.
(Update published at 14:25)
🔴 DEFENCE: 'KHAN WILL HAVE SIGNIFICANT TIME TO REFLECT'
Mr Hussain, defending Mohammed Umar Khan, says: "Whatever small comfort, if any, it gives, Umar will have a significant period of time to reflect on his actions, the harm, the long-standing harm, he has caused."
Khan glanced up at the public gallery as he heard this.
Mr Hussain added: "While he has suffered pain, ostracisation, humiliation in the past, it is nothing compared to what Harvey's family will be experiencing."
"Unlike Harvey, he will have the opportunity to live a life and that blessing is not lost on him."
(Update published at 14:52)
🔴 DEFENCE ARGUES KHAN DID NOT INTEND TO INFLICT HARM
Mr Hussain, for the defence, told the court that Khan "did arm himself, but that wasn't with the intention of inflicting harm that day".
He noted that the friendship between Harvey and one of those accused of bullying Khan "cannot be ignored," but added: "We do not seek to tar Harvey with the same brush. We make it clear, [the alleged bullying faced by Khan] was not at the hands of Harvey."
Mr Hussain referenced a witness who testified that Harvey had told Khan he would be "smashed all over," but concluded that this did not "in any way shape or form justify what came."
(Update published at 14:43)
🔴 HARVEY'S DEATH WAS 'SENSELESS LOSS' - DEFENCE SUBMISSIONS
Gul Nawaz Hussain KC is making submissions on behalf of Mohammed Umar Khan.
"The fact that can never be forgotten, should never be forgotten, is the tragic, heartless, senseless loss of a young innocent life," he told the court.
"The family of Harvey will live with his loss forever more," he said.
"That is not lost on Umar, on his family, on anyone who's had any dealings in this case."
(Update published at 14:35)
🔴 PROSECUTION: KHAN ACTED IN ANGER, NOT SELF-DEFENCE
Prosecutor Richard Thyne told the court there is "no evidence" that Khan genuinely feared an attack from Harvey Willgoose.
He argued that Khan's actions were "ultimately in anger or retaliation, rather than self-defence."
The prosecutor also noted the multiple blows inflicted upon Harvey, stating that Khan had clearly intended to harm the 15-year-old.
(Update published at 14:29)
🔴 KHAN CARRIED KNIVES IN SCHOOL BEFORE STABBING
Harvey's dad, Mark, is listening intently in the public gallery as prosecutor Richard Thyne KC addresses the judge on matters of law and minimum jail terms.
Mohammed Umar Khan, who we can now name after the reporting restrictions were lifted, is sat in the dock looking down.
We are now hearing evidence that the boy, who is 15, had a history of carrying weapons in school.
(Update published at 14:26)
🔴 PROSECUTION: 'MOHAMMED TOLD A NUMBER OF LIES'
Richard Thyne KC, prosecuting, addressed the court on matters "pertinent" to Khan's sentencing, focusing on the morning of the murder.
"Our case was that Umar had told a number of lies," he said, noting that Khan's main defence was a legal loss of control, which the prosecution argued was pre-meditated intention to harm.
The court heard that two witnesses said Harvey had told them Khan was "acting like he had a knife," and a third pupil had warned Khan, "I told him to give it to me before you do something stupid. But he didn't listen."
The trial previously heard that Khan, who has no previous cautions, had taken a knife to school before, and his mother had found an axe in his bag in December 2024.
(Update published at 14:25)
🔴 HARVEY'S SISTER: 'OUR WORLD WAS SHATTERED FOREVER'
Sophie Willgoose, Harvey's older sister, gave a powerful victim impact statement, telling the court that when her family heard the news of Harvey’s death, "In that moment our world was shattered forever."
She described his murder as "cruel and inhumane," and noted Khan had "refused to take accountability."
Sophie detailed the "exhausting" grief and trauma, and the constant reminders, including children in school uniforms. She sadly added that their grandad, who attended court daily to "fight for justice," died last week.
"This was not just a crime against Harvey, this was a crime against all who loved him," she concluded.
(Update published at 14:15)
🔴 MEMBERS OF JURY RETURN TO COURT
Five of the 12 jurors who sat on the trial throughout July have returned to Court 1 to observe the sentencing of Mohammed Umar Khan.
(Update published at 14:08)
🔴 SENTENCING HEARING SET TO RESUME
Journalists and others have been allowed back into Court 1 at Sheffield Crown Court. Mohammed Umar Khan, 15, has also just arrived in the dock ahead of his sentencing for the murder of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose.
(Update published at 14:03)
Summary Update
🔴 WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR AHEAD OF SENTENCING RESUMPTION
The sentencing of the killer of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose is due to continue at about 14:00 BST. Here's what we know so far:
• Mohammed Umar Khan, 15, has been named by Judge Mrs Justice Ellenbogen as the boy who murdered Harvey.
• The judge lifted the reporting restriction on Khan's anonymity earlier today.
• Khan fatally stabbed Harvey Willgoose during lunch break at All Saints Catholic High School on 3 February this year.
• Khan was found guilty of murder by a jury in August.
• Mrs Justice Ellenbogen's sentencing and remarks can be watched here from about 14:00 BST as proceedings get back underway.
(Update published at 13:46)
🔴 BREAK BEFORE SENTENCING RESUMES AT 14:00 BST
The sentencing hearing at Sheffield Crown Court has now been paused. It will resume again at 14:00 BST for the sentencing of Mohammed Umar Khan to begin. We'll continue our reporting then.
(Update published at 13:21)
🔴 CUSTODY IMAGE OF MOHAMMED UMAR KHAN ISSUED
South Yorkshire Police have released a picture of Mohammed Umar Khan, known as Umar, who is due to be sentenced today for the murder of Harvey Willgoose. Khan is still aged 15, and is due to turn 16 in November.
(Update published at 13:09)
🔴 MOHAMMED UMAR KHAN IDENTIFIED AS HARVEY WILLGOOSE'S MURDERER
BREAKING: Mrs Justice Ellenbogen has lifted the Section 45 reporting restriction, allowing us to name the boy who killed Harvey Willgoose.
The defendant, also 15, is Mohammed Umar Khan. He was Harvey's classmate in Year Nine at All Saints Catholic High School.
Lifting the restriction after deliberating for more than an hour, the judge noted: "Knife crime in general and the circumstance of this case are of substantial public interest."
(Update published at 13:02)
🔴 BREAKING: KILLER'S ANONYMITY LIFTED
BREAKING: Mrs Justice Ellenbogen has said she will lift the restriction made under Section 45 Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 on naming Harvey Willgoose's killer.
(Update published at 13:02)
🔴 HARVEY'S SISTER: 'OUR WORLD WAS SHATTERED FOREVER'
Sophie Willgoose, Harvey's older sister, gave a powerful victim impact statement, telling the court that when her family heard the news of Harvey’s death, "In that moment our world was shattered forever."
She described his murder as "cruel and inhumane," and noted Khan had "refused to take accountability."
Sophie detailed the "exhausting" grief and trauma, and the constant reminders, including children in school uniforms. She sadly added that their grandad, who attended court daily to "fight for justice," died last week.
"This was not just a crime against Harvey, this was a crime against all who loved him," she concluded.
(Update published at 14:15)
🔴 MEMBERS OF JURY RETURN TO COURT
Five of the 12 jurors who sat on the trial throughout July have returned to Court 1 to observe the sentencing of Mohammed Umar Khan.
(Update published at 14:08)
🔴 SENTENCING HEARING SET TO RESUME
Journalists and others have been allowed back into Court 1 at Sheffield Crown Court. Mohammed Umar Khan, 15, has also just arrived in the dock ahead of his sentencing for the murder of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose.
(Update published at 14:03)
Summary Update
🔴 WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR AHEAD OF SENTENCING RESUMPTION
The sentencing of the killer of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose is due to continue at about 14:00 BST. Here's what we know so far:
• Mohammed Umar Khan, 15, has been named by Judge Mrs Justice Ellenbogen as the boy who murdered Harvey.
• The judge lifted the reporting restriction on Khan's anonymity earlier today.
• Khan fatally stabbed Harvey Willgoose during lunch break at All Saints Catholic High School on 3 February this year.
• Khan was found guilty of murder by a jury in August.
• Mrs Justice Ellenbogen's sentencing and remarks can be watched here from about 14:00 BST as proceedings get back underway.
(Update published at 13:46)
🔴 BREAK BEFORE SENTENCING RESUMES AT 14:00 BST
The sentencing hearing at Sheffield Crown Court has now been paused. It will resume again at 14:00 BST for the sentencing of Mohammed Umar Khan to begin. We'll continue our reporting then.
(Update published at 13:21)
🔴 CUSTODY IMAGE OF MOHAMMED UMAR KHAN ISSUED
South Yorkshire Police have released a picture of Mohammed Umar Khan, known as Umar, who is due to be sentenced today for the murder of Harvey Willgoose. Khan is still aged 15, and is due to turn 16 in November.
(Update published at 13:09)
🔴 MOHAMMED UMAR KHAN IDENTIFIED AS HARVEY WILLGOOSE'S MURDERER
BREAKING: Mrs Justice Ellenbogen has lifted the Section 45 reporting restriction, allowing us to name the boy who killed Harvey Willgoose.
The defendant, also 15, is Mohammed Umar Khan. He was Harvey's classmate in Year Nine at All Saints Catholic High School.
Lifting the restriction after deliberating for more than an hour, the judge noted: "Knife crime in general and the circumstance of this case are of substantial public interest."
(Update published at 13:02)
🔴 BREAKING: KILLER'S ANONYMITY LIFTED
BREAKING: Mrs Justice Ellenbogen has said she will lift the restriction made under Section 45 Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 on naming Harvey Willgoose's killer.
(Update published at 13:02)
🔴 DEFENCE: 'KHAN WILL HAVE SIGNIFICANT TIME TO REFLECT'
Mr Hussain, defending Mohammed Umar Khan, says: "Whatever small comfort, if any, it gives, Umar will have a significant period of time to reflect on his actions, the harm, the long-standing harm, he has caused."
Khan glanced up at the public gallery as he heard this.
Mr Hussain added: "While he has suffered pain, ostracisation, humiliation in the past, it is nothing compared to what Harvey's family will be experiencing."
"Unlike Harvey, he will have the opportunity to live a life and that blessing is not lost on him."
(Update published at 14:52)
🔴 DEFENCE ARGUES KHAN DID NOT INTEND TO INFLICT HARM
Mr Hussain, for the defence, told the court that Khan "did arm himself, but that wasn't with the intention of inflicting harm that day".
He noted that the friendship between Harvey and one of those accused of bullying Khan "cannot be ignored," but added: "We do not seek to tar Harvey with the same brush. We make it clear, [the alleged bullying faced by Khan] was not at the hands of Harvey."
Mr Hussain referenced a witness who testified that Harvey had told Khan he would be "smashed all over," but concluded that this did not "in any way shape or form justify what came."
(Update published at 14:43)
🔴 HARVEY'S DEATH WAS 'SENSELESS LOSS' - DEFENCE SUBMISSIONS
Gul Nawaz Hussain KC is making submissions on behalf of Mohammed Umar Khan.
"The fact that can never be forgotten, should never be forgotten, is the tragic, heartless, senseless loss of a young innocent life," he told the court.
"The family of Harvey will live with his loss forever more," he said.
"That is not lost on Umar, on his family, on anyone who's had any dealings in this case."
(Update published at 14:35)
🔴 PROSECUTION: KHAN ACTED IN ANGER, NOT SELF-DEFENCE
Prosecutor Richard Thyne told the court there is "no evidence" that Khan genuinely feared an attack from Harvey Willgoose.
He argued that Khan's actions were "ultimately in anger or retaliation, rather than self-defence."
The prosecutor also noted the multiple blows inflicted upon Harvey, stating that Khan had clearly intended to harm the 15-year-old.
(Update published at 14:29)
🔴 KHAN CARRIED KNIVES IN SCHOOL BEFORE STABBING
Harvey's dad, Mark, is listening intently in the public gallery as prosecutor Richard Thyne KC addresses the judge on matters of law and minimum jail terms.
Mohammed Umar Khan, who we can now name after the reporting restrictions were lifted, is sat in the dock looking down.
We are now hearing evidence that the boy, who is 15, had a history of carrying weapons in school.
(Update published at 14:26)
🔴 PROSECUTION: 'MOHAMMED TOLD A NUMBER OF LIES'
Richard Thyne KC, prosecuting, addressed the court on matters "pertinent" to Khan's sentencing, focusing on the morning of the murder.
"Our case was that Umar had told a number of lies," he said, noting that Khan's main defence was a legal loss of control, which the prosecution argued was pre-meditated intention to harm.
The court heard that two witnesses said Harvey had told them Khan was "acting like he had a knife," and a third pupil had warned Khan, "I told him to give it to me before you do something stupid. But he didn't listen."
The trial previously heard that Khan, who has no previous cautions, had taken a knife to school before, and his mother had found an axe in his bag in December 2024.
(Update published at 14:25)
🔴 HARVEY'S SISTER: 'OUR WORLD WAS SHATTERED FOREVER'
Sophie Willgoose, Harvey's older sister, gave a powerful victim impact statement, telling the court that when her family heard the news of Harvey’s death, "In that moment our world was shattered forever."
She described his murder as "cruel and inhumane," and noted Khan had "refused to take accountability."
Sophie detailed the "exhausting" grief and trauma, and the constant reminders, including children in school uniforms. She sadly added that their grandad, who attended court daily to "fight for justice," died last week.
"This was not just a crime against Harvey, this was a crime against all who loved him," she concluded.
(Update published at 14:15)
🔴 MEMBERS OF JURY RETURN TO COURT
Five of the 12 jurors who sat on the trial throughout July have returned to Court 1 to observe the sentencing of Mohammed Umar Khan.
(Update published at 14:08)
🔴 SENTENCING HEARING SET TO RESUME
Journalists and others have been allowed back into Court 1 at Sheffield Crown Court. Mohammed Umar Khan, 15, has also just arrived in the dock ahead of his sentencing for the murder of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose.
(Update published at 14:03)
Summary Update
🔴 WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR AHEAD OF SENTENCING RESUMPTION
The sentencing of the killer of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose is due to continue at about 14:00 BST. Here's what we know so far:
• Mohammed Umar Khan, 15, has been named by Judge Mrs Justice Ellenbogen as the boy who murdered Harvey.
• The judge lifted the reporting restriction on Khan's anonymity earlier today.
• Khan fatally stabbed Harvey Willgoose during lunch break at All Saints Catholic High School on 3 February this year.
• Khan was found guilty of murder by a jury in August.
• Mrs Justice Ellenbogen's sentencing and remarks can be watched here from about 14:00 BST as proceedings get back underway.
(Update published at 13:46)
🔴 BREAK BEFORE SENTENCING RESUMES AT 14:00 BST
The sentencing hearing at Sheffield Crown Court has now been paused. It will resume again at 14:00 BST for the sentencing of Mohammed Umar Khan to begin. We'll continue our reporting then.
(Update published at 13:21)
🔴 CUSTODY IMAGE OF MOHAMMED UMAR KHAN ISSUED
South Yorkshire Police have released a picture of Mohammed Umar Khan, known as Umar, who is due to be sentenced today for the murder of Harvey Willgoose. Khan is still aged 15, and is due to turn 16 in November.
(Update published at 13:09)
🔴 MOHAMMED UMAR KHAN IDENTIFIED AS HARVEY WILLGOOSE'S MURDERER
BREAKING: Mrs Justice Ellenbogen has lifted the Section 45 reporting restriction, allowing us to name the boy who killed Harvey Willgoose.
The defendant, also 15, is Mohammed Umar Khan. He was Harvey's classmate in Year Nine at All Saints Catholic High School.
Lifting the restriction after deliberating for more than an hour, the judge noted: "Knife crime in general and the circumstance of this case are of substantial public interest."
(Update published at 13:02)
🔴 BREAKING: KILLER'S ANONYMITY LIFTED
BREAKING: Mrs Justice Ellenbogen has said she will lift the restriction made under Section 45 Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 on naming Harvey Willgoose's killer.
(Update published at 13:02)
🔴 WAIT CONTINUES FOR RULING ON KILLER’S ANONYMITY
At 12:32, still awaiting final ruling from Mrs Justice Ellenbogen on whether teenage killer of Harvey Willgoose can be named. 15-year-old boy due for sentencing today at Sheffield Crown Court for the murder - ⬇️
🔴 JUDGE SET TO DELIVER NAMING RULING
Mrs Justice Ellenbogen indicates she has made a decision on lifting reporting restrictions for teenage boy convicted of Harvey Willgoose’s murder & will read her judgement shortly ⬇️
🔴 WAIT CONTINUES FOR RULING ON KILLER’S ANONYMITY
At 12:32, still awaiting final ruling from Mrs Justice Ellenbogen on whether teenage killer of Harvey Willgoose can be named. 15-year-old boy due for sentencing today at Sheffield Crown Court for the murder - ⬇️
🔴 BRIEF DELAY IN WILLGOOSE SENTENCING
Just a brief delay announced in Sheffield Crown Court. Hearing for Harvey Willgoose’s teenage killer now resuming at 12:10 pm after latest timescale update ⬇️
🔴 JUDGE RETURNS TO COURT BENCH
Mrs Justice Ellenbogen is back in court now. We’ve been told she will return at 11:45am, but proceedings set to resume shortly amid ongoing wait ⬇️
🔴 PROSECUTION NEUTRAL ON NAMING KILLER
Lead prosecutor Richard Thyne KC previously told the court the Crown remains neutral on lifting reporting restrictions to name the teenage boy convicted of Harvey Willgoose’s murder and will make no submissions⬇️
🔴 Mrs Justice Ellenbogen has ‘risen,’ and left court
The judge has risen and left the court to consider whether to lift the reporting restriction on the defendant’s identity.
If granted, this would allow the press and public to name the defendant for the first time.
🔴 Defendant arrives in court
Members of Harvey’s family, including mum Caroline, dad Mark, and sister Sophie, are entering the public gallery above the courtroom.
The judge, Mrs Justice Ellenbogen, is in court discussing the four applications to remove the reporting restriction protecting the defendant’s identity.
The defendant’s barrister, Gul Nawaz Hussain KC, has reminded the judge that the defendant is not yet present.
The defendant’s intermediary is being sworn in as the defendant is led into the dock.
🔴 Courtroom opened
Press benches are completely full, with overspill on jury waiting seats.
Some jurors from the trial may occupy the jury box for the sentencing.
Public gallery is empty but will soon admit family members and public via a ticketed system (limited to around 20 seats).
🔴 Families arrive at court
Hearing now expected to start at 10:30am.
Families of both the victim and defendant have arrived.
🔴 Ready for sentencing hearing
Reporting from Sheffield Crown Court ahead of the 10am listing.
Significant media presence outside, including photographers and film crews.
Filming inside court precincts is restricted, except for approved sentencing remarks.
More updates to follow as the hearing progresses.
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