Teen Found Dead After Fire in England: 14 Children Arrested
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May 4, 2025 15:07
newcastle - British police arrest 14 children in connection to the death of a teenager in Newcastle. The incident occurred in a fire on a derelict site with ongoing investigation.
Teen Found Dead After Fire in Newcastle
British authorities have arrested eleven boys and three girls aged between 11 and 14 on suspicion of manslaughter following the tragic death of a teenager in a fire.
Details of the Incident
The fire broke out in a city near Newcastle, where emergency services quickly responded and extinguished the blaze, leading to the discovery of a missing boy's body.
The police later confirmed the body found is believed to be that of 14-year-old Layton Carr. Fundraising efforts are underway to cover his funeral costs.
Local residents reported that the fire occurred on a derelict site with abandoned buildings, frequented by unauthorized children, raising concerns about previous incidents of fires.