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Teenager's fire death leaves school 'heartbroken'

Teenager's fire death leaves school 'heartbroken'

Summary

A 14-year-old boy, Layton Carr, died in a fire in an industrial building in Gateshead. Fourteen children, all between the ages of 11 and 14, have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, and then released on bail.

Key Facts

  • A 14-year-old boy named Layton Carr died in an industrial building fire.
  • The fire happened at Fairfield industrial park in Gateshead.
  • There were fourteen arrests made of children, aged between 11 and 14.
  • The children were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, but have now been released on bail.
  • Police and the school of the deceased boy have publicly paid tribute to Layton.
  • Mourners left flowers, messages, and blue balloons at the site of the fire.
  • A GoFundMe has raised more than £13,000 for Layton's mother.
  • According to local residents, trespassing and fires are common at the industrial site where this incident occured.
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