Gateshead Fire Death: Layton Carrs School 'Heart Broken'

The death of a teenager in an industrial building fire that led to the arrest of 14 children left employees and students in his school “with a broken heart”.

On Friday evening it was a body of which it was found by Layton Carr, 14, in the fire in the Fairfield Industrial Park in the Bill Quay area of ​​Gateshead.

The police joined the Hebburn Comprehensive School to appreciate Layton. Officials said his family was supported “when they try to process their loss”.

Eleven boys and three girls between the ages of 11 and 14 were arrested for suspected homicide. They were released for deposit while the examination continues.

The fire on the 15 hectare site on Southern Banks River Tyne was registered on Friday shortly after 8:00 p.m.

It broke out in a large building on the property, which has largely been decayed in recent years.

Blue balloons in the form of a number 14 as well as flowers and news were among the tributes that have left mourners in Fairfield.

A note that was held on a bunch of flowers was: “Thank you for lightening up our lives. You will be missed beyond the words.”

Another said Layton will “always be in our hearts”.

In the meantime, more than 13,000 pounds were collected for Layton's mother via a Gofundme call for calls.

In his homage to the “tragic loss of one of our students”, the comprehensive headmaster David Thompson said: “Our school community is with a broken heart.

“Layton was an estimated and popular member of the 9th grade and he will be very missing by everyone.

“We expand Layton's family and love our sincerely condolences in this incredibly difficult time.

“As a school, we will gather together to support each other with this tragedy.”

People who live near the industrial location said that entering was a “regular event”.

They also said that fires were common, but what happened on Friday was “exceptional”.

A neighbor told the BBC that it was the “biggest fire” that they had ever seen.

In a joint explanation, the local council members Amanda Wintcher, Ian Patterson and Paul Diston said that they “share the sadness of our community about the tragedy” and added: “Our thoughts are particularly family and friends.”

They said they were “in contact with the residents about concerns regarding anti -social behavior on the Fairfield Industrial Estate” and only visited the site on April 30th.

Susan Dungworth, the police and criminal officer of Northumbria, said: “My warm condolence of the family and friends of Layton Carr at this devastating time.

“I know that this will be a shock for Bill Quay Community, and I reflect that all information is connected to the Northumbria police.”

Detectives confirmed that the children were released against the deposit at various times at various times on the weekend.

The examination of the fire and the death of Layton continues.