Family pay tribute to 'loving boy' killed in fire
Summary
Layton Carr, a 14-year-old boy, died after a fire occurred at an old industrial estate in Gateshead. Following the fire, 16 children were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter but have since been released on bail.Key Facts
- Layton Carr passed away in a fire at an unused industrial park in Gateshead.
- The fire started on a Friday evening at Fairfield Industrial Park.
- After the incident, police arrested 11 boys and three girls aged between 11 and 14, plus two additional 12-year-old boys.
- All these 16 children have since been released on bail.
- The local residents are saddened by the loss and have left flowers and written tributes at the location.
- A fundraising campaign for Layton's mother has raised more than £15,000.
- Firefighters managed to bring the fire under control before midnight.
- The detailed investigation into the fire and Layton's death is still in progress.
- Authorities have asked the public to refrain from speculative posts on social media to avoid disrupting the investigation.
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