Summary
A large explosion in Newcastle killed seven-year-old Archie York. The blast happened because a neighbor was illegally trying to make cannabis sweets. Archie’s mother wants her son's death to warn others about the dangers of making drugs at home.
Key Facts
- Archie York, aged seven, died in an explosion in Newcastle.
- The explosion happened on October 16 at around 01:00 BST.
- The blast was caused by a neighbor making cannabis sweets illegally.
- Archie's mother and her baby managed to survive the explosion.
- The explosion destroyed several homes and required more than 100 people to evacuate.
- Police found butane canisters and other equipment used for making drugs.
- Jason Laws, one of the people making the cannabis sweets, also died in the explosion.
