BBC News, North East and Cumbria
BBCFourteen children have been arrested for the death of a 14 -year -old child in a fire in an industrial unit.
The fire exploded in Fairfield Industrial Park in Bill Quay in Gateshead’s area on Friday night.
He became extinguished, but a body believed that it was that of Layton Carr, who had reported the leg that was missing, was located inside the building, Northumbria police said.
Eleven boys and three girls between 11 and 14 were arrested under suspicion of homicide and remain in police custody.
Police said they received fire reports shortly after 20:00 BST on the 15 -acres site in southern Banks River Tyne.
It has fallen into poor condition in recent years, with an entrance door that leads to the shattered site and several abandoned buildings.
The officers said that the investigation into the fire was at an early stage and asked the public members not to speculate on what happened.
Detch in Louise Jenkins said it was an “extremely tragic incident where a child sadly lost his life.”
“Our thoughts are with Layton’s family when they begin to try to process the loss of their loved one.
“Our specialized officers will continue to support them in any way they can.”
A cord would remain in place, along with a police presence, to carry out investigations and “offer tranquility to the public,” he said.
Police have asked anyone with information to contact.
