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A TEENAGER has been found guilty of murdering a 16-year-old stranger “in the blink of an eye” while he was enjoying New Year’s Eve fireworks with friends.
Harry Pitman was stabbed in the neck in Primrose Hill, North London, following a minor disagreement when he accidentally bumped into a friend of Areece Lloyd-Hall.
Harry Pitman was fatally stabbed while watching the fireworksCredit: PA
He was seen pushing through the crowd with blood on his t-shirt, desperately calling for “help”.
Tragically, the young fan died “almost immediately”.
Lloyd-Hall, who was 16 at the time, has been found guilty of murder and possession of a weapon.
The Old Bailey heard that he and Harry were complete strangers, and none of the friends they were with that night knew each other.
At approximately 11:20 PM, there was an “altercation” between the schoolboy and two other young men.
Witnesses reported that Harry seemed to be enjoying a game with his friends when he lost his balance and accidentally bumped into someone.
This individual, a friend of Lloyd-Hall, reacted angrily and shoved Harry from behind.
Footage played in court showed Harry telling him, “Don’t touch me, because I didn’t touch you.”
He was then slapped on the back of the head, leading to a scuffle between the two groups.
During this altercation, Harry was grabbed and punched, prompting him to retaliate.
Jurors were informed that Lloyd-Hall then joined the fight and stabbed Harry with a hunting knife measuring 15 to 20 cm in length.
The now 18-year-old admitted to stabbing Harry but claimed it was an accident and that he was acting in self-defense.
He has been remanded into custody and will be sentenced at a later date.
The incident unfolded as crowds gathered in Primrose HillCredit: Darren Fletcher
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Harry Pitman?
Harry Pitman was fatally stabbed in the neck during a New Year’s Eve celebration in Primrose Hill, North London, after an accidental altercation with a friend of Areece Lloyd-Hall.
What was the age of the suspect?
The suspect, Areece Lloyd-Hall, was 16 years old at the time of the incident and is now 18.
What was the outcome of the court case?
Lloyd-Hall has been found guilty of murder and possession of a weapon and is awaiting sentencing.
