"Every year, large numbers of members of the public gather on Primrose Hill to celebrate the turning of the New Year. But last New Year's Eve, December 31, 2023, revelry turned to tragedy in the blink of an eye: Harry Pitman, aged 16, was stabbed once to the neck. He died almost immediately, as a result of that single but deadly injury."
"A witness said Harry was playing a game where he was trying to see how high he could kick when he became unbalanced and knocked into someone behind him. One of the defendant's friends is said to have reacted angrily and pushed Harry. Two witnesses recall Harry saying don't touch me, because I didn't touch you."
"What happened next took place very quickly, over a very short period of time. Less than a minute, and in fact more like 20 seconds. Ms Ledward said. A fight broke out in which Harry knocked two of the defendant's friends to the ground and appeared to be winning."
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