Fourteen children arrested over Gateshead boy's fire death

Julie Cush and Pamela Tickell

BBC News, North East and Cumbria

A body that is believed to be Layton Carr’s, 14, who had reported the leg, was located, was located inside the building

The family photo Layton Car is smiling in the camera. He has short and brown hair and wears a gray lid. — A body that is believed to be Layton Carr’s, 14, who had reported the leg, was located, was located inside the building

Fourteen children have been arrested for the death of a 14 -year -old child after a fire in an industrial unit.

The fire exploded in Fairfield Industrial Park in Bill Quay in Gateshead’s area on Friday night.

It was a shutdown, but a body that is believed to be that of Layton Carr, who had reported the leg that was missing, was located inside the building, Northumbria police said.

Eleven boys and three girls, between 11 and 14 years old, were arrested under suspicion of homicide and remain in police custody.

The fire exploded in Fairfield Industrial Park in the Bill Quay de Gateshead area

An aerial shot of the building where the fire took place. The front is damaged. It is surrounded by trees. — The fire exploded in Fairfield Industrial Park in the Bill Quay de Gateshead area

Police said they received fire reports shortly after 20:00 BST on the 15 -acres site in southern Banks River Tyne.

It has fallen into poor condition in recent years, with an entrance door that leads to the shattered site and several abandoned buildings.

People who live nearby said the transfer on the site was a “regular fact.”

They also said that the fires were common, but that what happened on Friday was “out of the ordinary.”

A neighbor told the BBC that it was the “greatest fire” that they have ever brought.

Floral taxes to the teenager have stayed in the scene

Purple, yellow and red flowers on the scene with a note that says "Rest in Paraíso Layton". — Floral taxes to the teenager have stayed in the scene

The officers said that the investigation into the fire was at an early stage and asked the public members not to speculate on what happened.

Detch in Louise Jenkins said it was an “extremely tragic incident where a child sadly lost his life.”

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

“Our specialized officers will continue to support them in any way they can.”

The Hebburn Integral School published a tribute to Layton on Facebook saying: “Our school community is disconsolate.

“Layton was a valuable and very dear member of the year 9 and all will be surprised by all.”

He invited anyone who would like to present their respect for flowers at school.

Meanwhile, more than £ 7,500 have risen their leg so far through a Goofundme established for Layton’s mother.

A police car is parked next to a sign for Fairfield Industrial Park. There is an officer behind a large black metal door. In the background there are buildings. — A police presence remains in the area

A cord would remain in place, along with a police presence, to carry out investigations and “sacrifice tranquility to the public,” said Det Chok Jenkins.

Police have asked anyone with information to contact.

Northumbria PCC Susan Dungworth said the Bill Quay community was surprised by death

White flowers placed in tribute with a message thanking Layton for "Illuminating our lives" — Northumbria PCC Susan Dungworth said the Bill Quay community was surprised by death

The commissioner of the Police and Crimes of Northumbria, Susan Dungworth, said that her “more sincere condolences” were with the family and friends of the adolescent in this “devastating moment.”

She said the police chief kept her updating and would like to thank the emergency services involved in the response and investigation.

“I know that this will have surprised the community of Bill Quay and I echo the requests of any person’s officers with information to contact the Northumbria Police,” he added.