Gateshead: 14 kids arrested after boy dies in fireplace | UK information

Fourteen kids aged between 11 and 14 have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the loss of life of a boy following a fireplace in Gateshead, Northumbria police mentioned on Saturday.

The youngsters – 11 boys and three ladies – had been all beneath arrest and in custody, police mentioned.

The hearth broke out close to an industrial park within the Invoice Quay space of Gateshead at about 8pm on Friday night and fears had been raised for lacking teenager Layton Carr, who was believed to have been within the space on the time.

A police spokesperson mentioned: “Sadly, following searches carried out by Northumbria police and companions at Tyne and Put on fireplace and rescue service, a physique believed to be that of 14-year-old Layton Carr was positioned deceased contained in the constructing.

“His subsequent of kin have been knowledgeable and are presently being supported by specialist officers.”

The spokesperson added that “inquiries are at an early stage and members of the general public are requested to not speculate on-line or in the neighborhood”.

DCI Louise Jenkins, of Northumbria police, mentioned: “That is a particularly tragic incident the place a boy has sadly misplaced his life.

“Our ideas are with Layton’s household as they start to aim to course of the lack of their liked one.

“Our specialist officers will proceed to help them in no matter approach they will. We ask that their privateness be revered right now.”

Jenkins mentioned a cordon was in place whereas police carried out inquiries to ascertain “the total circumstances surrounding the incident” and mentioned officers could be within the space to “supply reassurance to the general public”.

• Anybody who has info that would assist the investigation has been urged to contact Northumbria police by sending a direct message on social media or by utilizing the “reside chat” or “report” capabilities on the drive’s web site.