Fourteen children bailed after boy's fire death in Gateshead
Summary
Fourteen children, who were arrested after a fire in a Gateshead industrial unit resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy named Layton Carr, have been released on bail. The incident took place at the Fairfield industrial park and Layton's body was believed to have been found inside following the fire.Key Facts
- A fire broke out at the Fairfield industrial park in Gateshead, where the body presumed to be Layton Carr, 14, was found.
- Fourteen children, consisting of three girls and eleven boys aged between 11 and 14, were arrested over Layton's death.
- The children who were arrested are now out on bail as investigations continue.
- The fire was described as the "biggest fire" some local residents have ever seen.
- Layton Carr was reported missing before his body was discovered in the fire.
- Layton's high school, Hebburn Comprehensive, expressed their grief over his loss on Facebook.
- A fundraising campaign set up for Layton's mother has raised more than £10,000.
- Authorities have asked anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
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