Post by Taxigirl on Nov 6, 2003 10:11:20 GMT
A 15-year-old is due in court on Thursday charged with the murder of Lincolnshire schoolboy Luke Walmsley.
Luke, 14, died from a single stab wound to the heart after an incident at Birkbeck School in North Somercotes, near Louth on Tuesday.
The boy, who has not been named, will appear before Skegness magistrates.
He had been held at Skegness police station since Tuesday morning and was charged on Wednesday night.
Earlier on Wednesday, Luke's family spoke of their grief.
In a statement, his mother Jayne Walmsley said: "Yesterday we woke up with two children - but today we have only one.
"Our family has been ripped apart and will never be the same again.
"Luke led a full life. He loved sport. He was a member of Grimsby judo club. He played football for North Somercotes under-15s.
"He had his full life mapped out, and wanted to become a policeman when he left school.
"Luke did not deserve this to happen, and we as a family just want justice to be done.
"A future has been taken away from Luke, and Luke has been taken away from us. Our lives will never be the same again."
Luke's parents, Jayne and Paul, visited his school on Wednesday afternoon, accompanied by police.
Fellow pupils have left flowers on a grassy area inside the school gates in tribute to their classmate.
'Fellowship day'
On Wednesday morning, more than 50 students and family members attended a service at the Trinity Methodist Church where Luke was remembered.
Deacon Jane Cole said hymns and prayers were said and friends invited to remember Luke in "happier times".
Mrs Walmsley said Luke wanted to be a policeman
Gary Loveridge, Luke's head teacher, said: "Luke was a strong and positive boy who was liked by all staff.
"He was very good at sports, and was a boy who shone. We will miss him very dearly.
"Clearly we are all shocked and dazed by what has happened.
"We have a school full of wonderful children and superb staff."
The school is expected to reopen on Thursday for a "fellowship day".
Teachers and specially trained counsellors will be on hand to talk with the pupils about how they are feeling.
Lessons may not start again before Monday.