On the evening of Friday, May 2, Northumbria Police received a report via the fire service of a fire near Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead.
Emergency services attended, and the fire was extinguished a short time later.
Sadly, following searches carried out by Northumbria Police and partners at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, a body believed to be that of 14-year-old Layton Carr was located deceased inside the building.
Nearly £15,000 has been raised for Carr’s family through a GoFundMe page, which was created over the weekend while others headed to the scene to pay their respects.
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5. Messages of love
Well wishers leave floral tributes outside Fairfield Industrial Park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead on Sunday morning. | North News and Pictures
8. Heartbreak
More flowers are continuing to be left at the scene | North News and Pictures