Harry Pitman was stabbed to demise with a looking knife, court docket hears
A teenage boy stabbed 16-year-old schoolboy Harry Pitman to demise with a looking knife after a row broke out at a New Year’s Eve fireworks present, a court docket has heard in the present day.
Harry, whose tragic demise has sparked widespread outrage and mourning, was knifed ‘inside yards’ of cops attending the fireworks show at north London‘s Primrose Hill.
Medics desperately tried to save lots of the Tottenham Hotspur-loving teen however he was pronounced useless simply 20 minutes earlier than midnight.
There had been cops simply yards away when the stabbing passed off however the accused killer was not apprehended on the scene, the Old Bailey heard.
Harry Pitman (pictured) was knifed to demise on the Primrose Hill fireworks on New Year’s Eve
The accused killer, who’s 16 and can’t be named, appeared on the Old Bailey in the present day charged with homicide and possessing an offensive weapon. Pictured: People participate in a vigil in Downhills Park within the West Green space of Haringey, London, for Harry Pitman
The accused killer, who’s 16 and can’t be named, appeared on the Old Bailey in the present day charged with homicide and possessing an offensive weapon.
Wearing a black Nike jumper with a blue brand, {the teenager}, with brown curly hair, spoke solely to verify his title and date of start.
Judge Sarah Whitehouse, KC, mentioned the defendant ‘was in a big gathering on New Year’s Eve and a few type of altercation arose and the allegation is he stabbed Harry Pitman.’
Prosecutor Jocelyn Ledward mentioned: ‘The incident passed off inside yards of emergency companies together with cops who had been attending.’
The 16-year-old was remanded in custody forward of a plea and trial preparation listening to on 26 March.
A provisional 4 week trial date was set for two September.
Members of Harry’s household appeared down from the general public gallery to catch a glimpse of the accused killer as they appeared in court docket in the present day.
Pictured: Tragic sufferer Harry Pitman
Tottenham Hotspur followers payed tribute to him with a thousand-strong spherical of applause within the sixteenth minute of the match as they performed Burnley within the FA Cup on Friday
Screens inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium had been illuminated with a picture of Spurs fan Harry and a plea to finish knife crime
Burnley and Spurs followers joined in for a full minute of applause within the sixteenth minute of the FA Cup match on Friday evening
Harry’s 19-year-old sister Tayla (pictured) beforehand paid a heartbreaking tribute to her youthful brother
She shared photographs of the teen set to the track ‘You Are My Sunshine’ by Christina Perri
Harry’s mom, Amanda Woolveridge, was seen being supported by members of her household at a vigil in Downhills Park on Tuesday night
The Metropolitan Police have mentioned Harry’s household, from Haringey, was persevering with to be supported by specialist officers.
A 17-year-old boy who was arrested on 4 January has been launched on bail.
The Met Police has mentioned three different boys arrested in reference to the incident would don’t have any additional motion taken in opposition to them.
Lisa Ramsarran, the deputy chief crown prosecutor for the CPS London murder workforce, earlier mentioned: ‘The CPS has authorised the Metropolitan Police to cost a 16-year-old boy with homicide following the demise of Harry Pitman.
Police officers conduct a fingertip search on Primrose Hill on New Year’s Day
‘The 16-year-old, who can’t be named due to his age, can also be charged with possessing an offensive weapon.
‘Harry Pitman died after he was stabbed on Primrose Hill on New Year’s Eve.
‘The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all involved that prison proceedings are lively and that the defendant has the appropriate to a good trial.
‘It is extraordinarily essential there must be no reporting, commentary or sharing of data on-line which may in any manner prejudice these proceedings.’
