Harvey Willgoose: Family statement outside Sheffield Crown Court

Harvey's sister Sophie Willgoose read a family statement outside Sheffield Crown Court.

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00:00On the 3rd of February, we didn't just lose Harvey, we lost part of ourselves.

00:07Our lives changed forever that day. Harvey was full of life, a warm, funny, caring boy

00:14who had his unique ability to bring people together. His presence lit up every room.

00:20He made people feel seen, cared and valued. He was deeply loved by his family,

00:26and he cried his friends, respected by all who were here.

00:31This tragedy has not burned the devastated our family, but has rippled across the country.

00:36People everywhere continue to grieve for the loss of our beautiful boy.

00:43We know many have been traumatised, some witnessed the unthinkable,

00:48others held Harvey as he took his last breaths.

00:52To them, we send our deepest love and strength.

00:56In Harvey's memory, we will continue to speak out.

00:59We will raise awareness about the devastating impact of knife crime

01:03and campaign for safer schools, stronger communities, and a better, safer future

01:09for not just our children, but us all.

01:22This is Rachel Boulders from youtube.