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Harvey Willgoose’s family says ‘too many red flags’ missed before school stabbing

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The family of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at school by another pupil has said her son’s murder was “senseless and avoidable” and that a report ordered by the school showed too many “red flags” were missed.

Other Related Coverage

  • 'Red flags' missed before boy's murder, say family | BBC News
  • Harvey Willgoose parents say school missed ‘red flags’ shown by his killer | Independent
  • 'Harvey deserved better': Family says school missed opportunities to protect murdered schoolboy | Sky News
  • Report reveals '130 red flag incidents' involving Harvey Willgoose's killer | ITV News
  • Parents of murdered Harvey Willgoose says school ignored ‘too many red flags’ about his killer | The Sun
  • School ‘missed opportunities’ to save Harvey Willgoose | The Telegraph

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