Schoolboy, 14, was reported missing hours before he was killed in fire as 11 boys & 3 girls arrested over ‘manslaughter'
Fourteen children between 11 and 14 were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death in Gateshead, Co Durham.
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Layton Carr tragically died in the fire on Friday
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Police tape on the gates of Fairfield Industrial Park
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The blaze broke out at Fairfield Industrial Park in Gateshead
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Fears had been raised for missing 14-year-old Layton Carr's well-being after he went missing in the area.
In a missing person's appeal, cops said the force was "growing increasingly concerned" about Layton, who had last been seen at around 7pm that night.
The teen was described as 5ft 6ins tall, with short brown hair.
He was tragically found dead inside the building near Fairfield industrial park in Gateshead on Friday night.
A police spokesman said: 'Sadly, following searches carried out by Northumbria Police and partners at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, a body believed to be that of 14-year-old Layton Carr was located deceased inside the building.
'His next of kin have been informed and are currently being supported by specialist officers.'
Tributes poured in for Layton after his tragic discovery.
His youth worker wrote: "A lush lad with his whole life ahead of him."
Another wrote on Facebook: "Rest easy Layton kid forever 14."
A GoFundMe page was set up by a family friend in the wake of the incident to support Layton's mum with funeral costs - and can be accessed here.
There are 11 boys and three girls under arrest and in custody.
Police were alerted to reports of the fire on Friday shortly after 8pm.
Fire brigades tackled the blaze for two hours, declaring a major incident.
A police spokesman added that 'inquiries are at an early stage and members of the public are asked not to speculate online or in the community'.
Detective Chief Inspector Louise Jenkins, of Northumbria Police, said: 'This is an extremely tragic incident where a boy has sadly lost his life.
'Our thoughts are with Layton's family as they begin to attempt to process the loss of their loved one.
'Our specialist officers will continue to support them in whatever way they can.
'We ask that their privacy be respected at this time.'
She said a cordon is in place while police carry out enquiries to establish 'the full circumstances surrounding the incident' and officers will be in the area to 'offer reassurance to the public'.
Anyone who has information that could help the investigation has been urged to get in touch with Northumbria Police by sending a direct message on social media or by using the live chat or report form functions on the Force's website.
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Police tape on the gates of Fairfield Industrial Park in the Bill Quay area
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