December 31st 2024.
Two years ago today, a tragic incident occurred at a New Year's Eve celebration in north London. Harry Pitman, a 16-year-old schoolboy, was fatally stabbed after an argument broke out while he and his friends were watching fireworks on Primrose Hill. The accused, who was only 16 at the time but is now 17 and cannot be named, is facing charges of murder and possession of an offensive weapon.
As the second anniversary of Harry's death approaches, his family is still struggling to come to terms with their loss. In an interview with Metro, Harry's grandfather Philip Woolveridge, who also happens to work as a caretaker at his grandson's old school, expressed the family's heartbreak. "It's so difficult for us this time of year," he said. "He was a wonderful boy, that's the truth. We miss him so much." Mr. Woolveridge also mentioned that his grandson, who was known for his towering height of 6ft 3, was a kind and gentle soul who "didn't have a bad bone in his body."
In memory of Harry, people gathered in Downhills Park in the West Green area of Haringey to pay their respects and hold a vigil. His family, who described him as someone who always stood up for what was right, will be supporting each other on the anniversary of his passing. Harry, who lived in Tottenham, was the youngest of five siblings and was part of a close-knit family.
His sister Tayla Pitman, 19, recently posted a video on social media featuring photos of her brother accompanied by the song "You Are My Sunshine." In the caption, she wrote a heartfelt message expressing her love for him and her longing for him to come home. "I love you, H, more than you could ever imagine. I just want you to come home. I'm so sorry, my sweet boy. I love you to the moon and back."
Aside from being a loving brother and son, Harry was also a devoted Tottenham fan and attended Wilbury Primary School in Edmonton and St Thomas More secondary school in Wood Green. His family and friends remember him as a kind and caring young man who always put others before himself.
The trial for Harry's case is set to begin at the Old Bailey in October 2025. In the meantime, his family is still seeking justice for his untimely death. In other London news, a plan has been revealed to build a tunnel connecting London and New York, the iconic Regency Cafe where a Hollywood movie was filmed is up for sale, and a packed train was made even more miserable for commuters due to a man's strange seat choice. For more updates on what's happening in the capital, visit Metro's London news hub.
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