Overview

• Layton Carr, a 14-year-old student from South Tyneside, died in a fire at a derelict warehouse in Gateshead on May 2, 2025.
• Northumbria Police have now arrested 21 juveniles, aged 11 to 14, on suspicion of manslaughter, with two currently in custody and 19 released on bail.
• Detectives are urging anyone who was at the scene on the night of the fire and has not yet come forward to contact authorities.
• A Major Incident Public Portal has been set up to collect evidence, including social media content and video footage, which investigators are actively reviewing.
• Layton’s family and community continue to mourn his loss, with floral tributes and a GoFundMe campaign raising over £21,000 in his memory.