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.