Gateshead: 14 children arrested after boy dies in fire

theguardian.comPublished: 5/3/2025

Summary

A tragic fire in Gateshead led to the arrest of fourteen children on suspected manslaughter charges after a 14-year-old boy’s body was found near an industrial area. Layton Carr, believed to be missing in the region, was confirmed dead following police searches. The incident is still under investigation, and public speculation has been asked to be avoided.