Family pay tribute to Seb Mitchell who died after Harrogate 'stabbing'

Seb Mitchell, 17, died in hospital after an incident on Claro Road in Harrogate, North Yorkshire on Sunday February 19.

His grieving family paid tribute to him yesterday (March 6) saying “We will carry him in our hearts forever.”

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In a statement the family said: “Seb was our beautiful, funny, talented boy.

“There are no words to describe how we feel now that he has been so cruelly taken from us.

“We will carry him in our hearts forever.”

Seb Mitchell (Image: UGC)

A fundraiser launched in memory of the 17-year-old, who was a talented karate player, has raised more than £15,500 so far.

Last month the English Karate Federation said in a statement: “The English Karate Federation are devastated to learn that Seb Mitchell a talented young Karateka and JKS Squad member sadly lost his life.

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“Seb was a young talented athlete who had his life taken away much too young in tragic circumstances and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

“His family and friends are hoping to raise money to ensure he gets the send-off he deserves and so he will be remembered for the truly gifted young man that everyone loved.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the incident which tragically took Seb’s life, and he is due to appear in court again in the near future.