Haverhill fatal stab victim Harley Barfield's funeral plans announced as crowds due to gather in market square to pay respects

The family of a 16-year-old who died in a stabbing have said his funeral will take place next week.

Harley Barfield was stabbed in a car park next to Strasbourg Square in Haverhill just after 3pm on Monday, January 9.

He was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital for treatment, before being transferred to the Royal Papworth Hospital where he died on Wednesday, January 11.

Today, his sister has posted details of his funeral, which will take place next Wednesday at St Mary's church in the town, on social media.

She said the service and wake will be private and those invited have been contacted already by the family, and urged others to respect this.

"However, if haven’t been invited and wish to pay your respects, we have arranged for the market square to be used as a space for people to gather during this time.

"We thank the community from the bottom of our hearts for the fundraising and love shown towards Harley. Our family will be eternally grateful," she added.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested after the incident and charged with murder.

He appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday, January 12, where he was remanded in custody pending a next hearing on Friday, March 10.

In a previously released joint tribute, Harley's family said: “As a family our hearts are broken and will never be the same. However, we have been overwhelmed in the most amazing way by the support from the community.

"Harley has been truly honoured by everyone and we are so grateful for that. The support we are receiving is bringing us comfort, in the hardest time.”