Summary
Layton Carr, a 14-year-old boy, was found dead in a fire at Fairfield industrial park in Gateshead, leading to the arrest of 14 children aged 11 to 14 on suspicion of manslaughter. Emergency services discovered his body after extinguishing the blaze, following a report of his disappearance. Northumbria Police expressed condolences to Layton’s family, stating that they are being supported by specialist officers during this tragic time.
