Fourteen youngsters arrested over Gateshead boy’s hearth dying

Fourteen youngsters were arrested over the dying of a 14-year-old boy in a fireplace at an business unit.

The blaze broke out at Fairfield business park within the Bill Quay house of Gateshead on Friday night.

It was once extinguished, however a frame believed to be that of Layton Carr, who have been reported lacking, was once positioned throughout the construction, Northumbria Police mentioned.

Eleven boys and 3 women elderly between 11 and 14 had been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and stay in police custody.

Police mentioned they won reviews of the fireplace in a while after 20:00 BST.

Officers mentioned inquiries had been at an early degree and requested individuals of the general public to not speculate about what took place.

Det Ch Insp Louise Jenkins mentioned it was once an “extremely tragic incident where a boy has sadly lost his life”.

“Our thoughts are with Layton’s family as they begin to attempt to process the loss of their loved one.

“Our specialist officials will proceed to make stronger them in no matter approach they may be able to.”

A cordon would remain in place, along with a police presence, to carry out investigations and “be offering reassurance to the general public”, she mentioned.

Police have appealed for somebody with data to get in contact.