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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Helen William

14 children arrested after boy dies in fire

Fourteen children aged between 11 and 14 have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of a boy following a fire in Gateshead, Northumbria Police said.

The fire broke out near Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead on Friday evening and fears were raised for missing teenager Layton Carr, who was believed to have been in the area at the time.

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