Family pay tribute to 'loving boy' killed in fire

The family of 14-year-old Layton Carr, who died at the scene of fire at an industrial estate, have described him as "a kind, caring and loving boy".

A blaze broke out at a building on Fairfield Industrial Park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead on Friday evening.

Eleven boys and three girls, aged between 11 and 14, were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, and police have confirmed two more boys, aged 12, were also arrested. All 16 children have been released on bail.

In a tribute, Layton's family said: "Layton was your typical 14-year-old lad, a cheeky, happy lad. Despite his cheeky side Layton had an absolute heart of gold and would do anything for anyone."

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