Summary
A man named Reece Galbraith was sentenced to 14 years in prison after an illegal cannabis operation he was involved in exploded in a block of flats, killing a seven-year-old boy named Archie York. The explosion happened while Galbraith and another man, Jason Laws, were making a drug-infused sweet called cannabis shatter, leading to significant damage and loss.
Key Facts
- Reece Galbraith admitted to two counts of manslaughter in a court.
- The explosion killed seven-year-old Archie York and seriously damaged several homes.
- The accident occurred in a flat in Benwell early on October 16, 2024.
- Jason Laws, who was involved in making the cannabis product, also died in the blast.
- More than 80 adults and 59 children were displaced due to the explosion.
- The cost of damage and rebuilding for the local council was estimated at £3.7 million.
- The cannabis production involved using butane, a highly flammable gas.
- Galbraith ignored safety warnings about the dangerous use of butane.
