Fourteen Children Arrested Following Fire Death of Gateshead Boy

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Fourteen Children Arrested Following Fire Death of Gateshead Boy

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Fourteen Children Arrested Following Fire Death of Gateshead Boy

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Fourteen children arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a boy's fire death.
Victim identified as 14-year-old Layton Carr, found in an industrial unit.
Fire occurred at a derelict site in Gateshead, raising safety concerns.

Fourteen children, aged between 11 and 14, have been arrested in connection with the death of a 14-year-old boy in a fire at an industrial unit in Gateshead. According to police reports, eleven boys and three girls are being held on suspicion of manslaughter following the discovery of Layton Carr's body inside the building, where he had been reported missing, according to BBC and TRT Global.

The fire broke out on Friday evening at Fairfield industrial park, raising significant alarm among local authorities. While the fire was extinguished, the investigation is still in its early stages, and officials are asking the public not to speculate about the details of the incident, according to Channel News Asia and TRT Global.

Detective Chief Inspector Louise Jenkins described the situation as "an extremely tragic incident" that has profoundly affected the community. Local residents have indicated that incidents of trespassing by teens on the derelict site have been common, highlighting ongoing safety concerns, according to BBC and Channel News Asia.