Mourners gather for funeral of boy, 15, who was stabbed to death with ‘hunting knife’ at school

DEVASTATED mourners have gathered for the funeral of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at school.

Dozens of people gathered to pay their respects to Harvey Willgoose after his tragic death.

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15-year-old Harvey Willgoose who was stabbed to death at his school in Sheffield[/caption]

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Harvey Willgoose’s coffin is carried into Sheffield Cathedral, South Yorkshire[/caption]

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Support for Harvey was widespread today[/caption]

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The hearse arrives for funeral of Harvey[/caption]

Today, family and friends gathered at Sheffield Cathedral for the service.

The poignant ceremony was also broadcast on a big screen outside the building.

Harvey was fatally knifed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on February 3.

The death of the Sheffield United fan shocked the city and left friends and family heartbroken.

After their son’s death, Harvey’s parents Caroline and Mark Willgoose released a statement which said: “We are utterly heartbroken at the loss of our beautiful boy, ‘Harvey Goose’.

“Our lives are devastated and will never be the same again.

“We have lost a beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and, most importantly, a best friend to all.

“Harvey will be forever known for being a caring, loving and funny young man.”