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'My son was killed by criminals making cannabis'

'My son was killed by criminals making cannabis'

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.
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