DEPUTY MAYOR RESPONDS TO HARVEY WILLGOOSE MURDER SENTENCING

Published 22 October 2025 at 4:17pm

Kilvinder Vigurs, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, has issued a statement following the sentencing of the murderer of Sheffield teenager, Harvey Willgoose in a Sheffield school earlier this year.

“The sentencing of 15-year-old Mohammed Umar Khan, for the murder of another 15-year-old, Harvey Willgoose, marks a difficult moment for our region.

“My heart goes out to Harvey’s parents, Caroline and Mark, whose strength and dignity throughout this unimaginable ordeal has been nothing short of extraordinary. Their courage reminds us why we must do more to protect our children from the threat of knife crime.

“This tragedy is a stark reminder of the urgent need to tackle violence at its roots. This is a priority for us and is a particular focus as set out in the Mayor’s Police and Crime Plan. Knife crime is not just a policing issue, it’s a societal one.

"Through our Violence Reduction Unit we will continue to work with schools, communities, and families to ensure young people feel safe, supported and heard. We will also be working closely with partners to do more to prevent children becoming perpetrators of crime. Our joint focus must be on prevention, education, and early intervention.

“While this was an isolated incident, its impact has rippled across South Yorkshire. We remain committed to working with our partners to make our schools and streets safer and to ensure no other family has to endure the heartbreak that Harvey’s has.

“I also want to thank the police and legal teams for their professionalism and dedication in bringing this case to a conclusion. Their work has helped deliver justice, even in the most harrowing of circumstances.”