Gateshead: 14 children arrested after boy dies in fire

<p>Three girls and 11 boys, all aged 11-14, arrested by Northumbria police on suspicion of manslaughter </p><p>Fourteen children aged between 11 and 14 have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of a boy following a fire in Gateshead, Northumbria police said on Saturday.</p><p>The children – 11 boys and three girls – were all under arrest and in custody, police said.</p><p>Anyone who has information that could help the investigation has been urged to contact Northumbria police by sending a direct message on social media or by using the “live chat” or “report” functions on the <a href="https://www.northumbria.police.uk/">force’s website</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/may/03/gateshead-14-children-arrested-after-boy-dies-in-fire">Continue reading...</a>