A man has been charged with manslaughter and production of cannabis after a house explosion in Newcastle that killed two people, including a seven-year-old boy.
Northumbria Police said Reece Galbraith, 33, has been charged with two counts of manslaughter and production of cannabis.
He is due to appear at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Thursday, the force said.
Little Archie York and Jason “Jay” Laws, 35, died in the explosion in the early hours of October 16.
Three other men arrested as part of the investigation into the blast on Violet Close - two in their 30s and one in his 50s - remain on police bail pending further enquiries.
Detective Chief Inspector Katie Smith, of Northumbria Police, said: "This was a truly tragic incident in which two people died.
"As a result of our ongoing investigation, a man has now been charged.
"We recognise the strength of feeling around what has happened and would continue to ask people to avoid speculation both online and in the community which could jeopardise the ongoing proceedings.
"Our enquiries also continue and we would further ask anyone with information who is yet to come forward to contact us as soon as possible."
In October, Archie’s parents, Katherine and Robbie, paid a heartfelt tribute to their son and said his “cheeky smile” will “live on” in his younger brother, Finley.
In statement shared by the police, they said: “Archie was not only our son but our best friend. He lit up every room he went in, whether that was with his cheeky smile he was known for or some of his cheeky words.
“We are so broken as a family, but Archie will live on in his baby brother Finley who is the spitting image of him.
“He might have been small but he had a heart of gold, everyone loved him.”
The couple described their son’s death as a “nightmare”, but thanked people who have paid tribute to Archie.
“We would also like to thank everyone who shared their love with Archie at his balloon release, everyone did him proud,” they said.
“As a whole we are still wanting to wake up from this nightmare, but Archie knows he will be in our hearts forever and always.
“We love you Archie York.”
