A heartbreaking tragedy has rocked the town of Gateshead in northeastern England.

Layton Carr, just 14 years old, was reported missing by his family last Friday. Days later, their worst fears were confirmed: Layton’s body was discovered inside a burned-out building in a run-down industrial area.

Now, in a shocking twist, fourteen children — aged just 11 to 14 — have been arrested in connection with his death.

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According to The Times, emergency services were called to a fire near the Fairfield Industrial Park in the Bill Quay area shortly after 8 p.m. Continues…