Grandad's tribute to Primrose Hill stabbing victim

Harry Pitman was attacked in Primrose Hill on Sunday (December 31) at around 11.40pm, having gone with friends to watch the fireworks from the viewpoint.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, the boy, 16, died.

Harry’s grandfather Phillip Pitman, who served in the Armed Forces, spoke exclusively to ITV News London about his reaction.

Harry Pitman was killed in a fatal stabbing (Image: PA)

He said: “He was just finding his way in life finally – with all the confusion of a young boy growing up, but he was finally finding his way.

“He had just got his first little job. He was that sort of person who could deal with people.”

The grandfather added that he was “finding his way” and called it a “terrible loss”, saying Harry “had his future ahead of him”.

The 16-year-old had ambitions of joining the Army and following in the footsteps of his grandfather.

A single bunch of flowers attached to railings at Primrose Hill after the death of 16-year-old Harry Pitman in a fatal stabbing on New Year's Eve (Image: Nathalie Raffray)

Dozens of people, including Harry’s mum, brother and sister, gathered at Downhills Park in Tottenham yesterday (January 2) to pay their respects to the teenager.

Yesterday, another 16-year-old boy, arrested on suspicion of murder at the scene, was released from custody under investigation, the Met said.

Hundreds attended a vigil in Tottenham yesterday (January 2) (Image: PA)

Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Grogan said Harry was with a group of friends when he became involved in an “altercation with devastating consequences”, describing the attack as a “senseless act of violence”.

Mr Grogan said: “My thoughts and sympathies are with Harry’s family and friends at this difficult time.

“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.”