Who was Harry Pitman?
HARRY Pitman's life was cut short as he was getting ready to celebrate the New Year.
Here we look at what happened and which school Harry attended.
Who was Harry Pitman?
Harry Pitman was a schoolboy who was tragically killed just before midnight on New Year’s Eve 2023/24.
The school he attended described him as "a bright and promising young soul", adding that the "resilient" youth had a "positive impact on those around him."
He was just 16 years old at the time of his death.
What happened to Harry Pitman?
Harry Pitman, 16, was stabbed to death on Primrose Hill, Camden, north London while tens of thousands of revellers were preparing to bring in the New Year.
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He was given CPR for ten minutes among the crowds who had gathered to watch London’s 2024 fireworks display.
Despite the best efforts of emergency workers, the 6ft 3in schoolboy could not be saved.
On New Year's Day 2024 Harry’s heartbroken siblings spoke about the family’s heartbreak.
His sister Tayla, 19, explained that his mother Amanda Woolveridge, 37, was so devastated she could not remove the dinner she made Harry on the night he died from her oven.
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Tayla, of Tottenham, north London, said: “It doesn’t seem real, I keep on expecting him to come through the front door.
"His dinner is still in the oven, Mum can’t bring herself to remove it.
“He was the middle child of five. He has a four-year-old brother and a five-year-old sister. We haven’t told them what’s happened yet, we don’t know how to.
“Harry was my baby brother, he was the most handsome boy you could ever meet.
"Harry could be mischievous and cheeky and he could really wind me up at times. But he didn’t have a bad bone in his body. He always stood up for what is right.”
Harry’s elder brother Patrick, 18, said his sibling was a massive Spurs fan.
The schoolboy had been waiting with pals to watch the fireworks display when he was stabbed at 11.40pm on New Year’s Eve.
Police said Harry was involved in an altercation of "senseless violence" with “devastating consequences”.
A huge crowd had gathered on the 200ft-high vantage point — north of Regent’s Park — which overlooks .
Benedict Smith, who witnessed the attack, said police put up a cordon “and ambulances came through the crowd up to the top of the hill”, adding: “The police and medical crew were doing constant CPR for at least ten minutes.”
A woman called Maissa wrote on the London Crime Facebook Group: “I was there and saw the child. It was a painful thing. I do not think I will forget what happened for the rest of my life.”
Maissa revealed how some people carried on partying as Harry passed away.
She said: “The poor person was dying and people were celebrating as if the child was an animal.
"I am now in a state of shock from the ugliness of what I saw... could not stay there or celebrate.”
Neighbourhood group Primrose Hill Watch estimated between 20,000 and 50,000 people were in the Grade II listed Victorian park to bring in the New Year.
A boy, also aged 16, was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Parts of the park were sealed off on January 1.
Leading the investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Grogan said: "My thoughts and sympathies are with Harry's family and friends at this difficult time.
"He was a young man with the rest of his life ahead of him.
"His family are understandably devastated and specially trained officers are supporting them as they come to terms with their loss.
"A dedicated team of detectives are working hard to establish the events that led to such a senseless act of violence.
"We are reviewing CCTV footage from the area and are carrying out a forensic examination of the scene.
"We know Harry was with a group of friends near the viewing platform on Primrose Hill where they had gathered to celebrate the New Year.
"It is here where we believe Harry became involved in an altercation with devastating consequences.
"Primrose Hill was very busy at the time and I believe there are people who witnessed the incident who have not yet spoken to police.
“It is vital that we build a clear picture of the moments leading up to, and immediately after, Harry's murder and I need anyone with information about the altercation, or the attack, to contact us immediately."
What school did Harry Pitman attend?
Harry attended the St Thomas More Catholic School in Wood Green.
According its website, mobile phones are not allowed onto the school's premises and it expects pupils to be "smart, well-behaved, well-mannered and cooperative."
Head of school Alex Rosen posted a tribute to Harry on the academy's website: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the devastating news of the tragic passing of our beloved former pupil, Harry Pitman.
"Our entire school community mourns the loss of a bright and promising young soul.
"Harry touched the lives of many with his infectious laughter and enthusiasm for life.
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"He will be remembered for his many qualities, particularly his resilience and the positive impact he had on those around him."
He added: "Our thoughts and prayers are with Harry's family during this heartbreaking time. May he rest in peace."