Manager Kevin Maher has led Southend United into the National League play-offs five years after they were relegated from the Football League Southend United secured the final place in the National League play-offs with a dour goalless draw away at Gateshead The north-east outfit had needed a win to snatch seventh spot from the Shrimpers who were relegated from the Football League five years ago amid dire financial difficulties The Heed had been in the play-off spots for virtually the entire season but lost FA Trophy-winning manager Rob Elliot to Crawley Town in October and had slumped to nine defeats in their previous 11 games going into the game They knew a win would see them leapfrog back above Southend but failed to test visiting goalkeeper Nick Hayes for the entire 90 minutes as the Essex side set up a quarter-final at Rochdale on May 15 Oldham Athletic will be at home to Halifax Town in the other quarter-final The Shrimpers timed their run to perfection winning at Ebbsfleet and then at home to Wealdstone to move ahead of Gateshead with one game remaining and they went closest to winning the game despite only needing a point Only a fine reaction save from home keeper George Shelvey kept out a Ben Goodliffe header but Gateshead's dreadful league form carried on into this fixture as they managed just one shot on target all game a tame effort straight at Southend goalkeeper Nick Hayes After being denied a place in the end-of-season shake-up by a 10-point deduction over their debts last year Kevin Maher's team now have a chance to return to league status If they overcome Rochdale next week they will face a trip to Forest Green Rovers in the semi-finals Southend head coach Kevin Maher told BBC Radio Essex: "It's been a tough time but I'm delighted we came and put on a good performance We were comfortable enough but I was disappointed we didn't get one or two [goals] "I'm just pleased for everyone because I think we deserve it It's great we're in it and we'll enjoy this but we know what we've got to do going forward "Without [the fans] there probably wouldn't be a football club so they deserve days like this and they deserve success but to give them something back is important." To load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browser The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made Wind Match OfficialsReferee: Martin WoodsAssistant Referee 1: Jacob GrahamAssistant Referee 2: Thomas HartyFourth Official: Ross JoyceMatch StatsKey Gateshead v SouthendGatesheadKeySouthendShotsGateshead 0Southend United 000Shots on targetGateshead 0Southend United 000Goalkeeper savesGateshead 0Southend United 000FoulsGateshead 0Southend United 000CornersGateshead 0Southend United 000Advanced match statsDefensiveDefensiveTotal yellow cardsGateshead 2Southend United 020Head to HeadSeason so farNational League Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Privacy PolicyTerms Of UseAccessibilityCompany DetailsContact Us Copyright Southend United FC 2024 Southend United secured our spot in the Vanarama National League Play-Offs following a 0-0 draw with Gateshead. Backed by 1,755 travelling supporters, the Blues kept a clean sheet on the road to earn the point we needed to extend our season. Kevin Maher named an unchanged team to the XI that started our 3-0 win over Wealdstone. After Tom Hopper rolled his marker, his low cross across the six-yard box was nearly met by the sliding Charley Kendall who would have been able to tap into the net had he managed any meaningful contact on the ball. Jack Bridge worked well to cut inside his marker and cross and the second ball landed kindly for Oli Coker to strike, but his shot flew off target. When Keenan Appiah-Forson skipped around his marker, he cut the ball back into the path of Kendall 10 yards out from goal at the near post. The forward stretched out to try to divert the ball into the net, but his effort went narrowly wide. Coker’s first corner from the righthand side landed on the head of Gus Scott-Morriss, but our top scorer couldn’t get over the ball and his header drifted over the bar. Clever flicks from Scott-Morris and Coker down the right wing allowed the latter to deliver a superb cross that was met by the head of Goodliffe, however Shelvey produced an excellent reactive stop to deny the defender. Hopper had the first effort of the second half when Appiah-Forson’s cutback fell into the striker’s path, but he couldn’t squeeze his shot past Shelvey at the near post. A long goal kick from Nick Hayes was flicked on by Kendall into the path of Appiah-Forson, who tried to slide the ball towards the far side of the penalty area for Coker, but Ryan Bartley intercepted and cleared for a corner. A deep free-kick from Coker wasn’t dealt with by the Heed, and Goodliffe was able to strike low and hard, but Shelvey got behind it. Scott-Morriss picked up the rebound and chipped the ball back across goal, but Kendall couldn’t get his head to the ball while under pressure from two defenders. Heed had their first shot on target when Tyrelle Newton skipped past Bridge and let fly from 20 yards, but Hayes got behind the shot and held the ball at the first attempt. A long clearance from Cav Miley found it’s way to Macauley Bonne, who drifted past his marker before attempting a squared ball to Josh Walker, but Shelvey was quick to pounce upon the ball. Appiah-Forson’s deflected cross nearly sailed over Shelvey’s head and into the far corner, but the tense moments throughout the match all became worthwhile when the referee blew his whistle for full-time, securing our spot in the play-offs. The draw cements our seventh-place finish and sets up a play-off quarter-final against Rochdale. 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A 14-year-old boy has died in a fire near an industrial park in Gateshead while 14 young people aged between 11 and 14 have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter Teenager Layton Carr was found dead inside of a building near the Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area on Friday night all aged between 11 and 14-years-old have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter They have all been released on police bail A fundraising page has been set up to help Layton's family with the costs for his funeral So far almost £5,000 has been raised by almost 300 donations Northumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth said in a statement she sent her "heartfelt condolences" to Layton's family and friends Ms Dungworth said: "My heartfelt condolences are with the family and friends of Layton Carr at this devastating time "I’m being kept updated regularly by the Chief Constable and her team and would like to thank all emergency services involved in the response and ongoing inquiries." ITV News' Tom Barton has the latest from the scene of the fire Emergency services were called to the scene and the fire brigade declared a major incident for around two hours while they tackled the blaze Northumbria Police have confirmed that Layton Carr was found dead inside of the building and that his next of kin have been informed The force had shared a missing person appeal for Layton earlier on Friday evening said: "This is an extremely tragic incident where a boy has sadly lost his life Subscribe free to our weekly newsletter for exclusive and original coverage from ITV News "Our thoughts are with Layton’s family as they begin to attempt to process the loss of their loved one "Our specialist officers will continue to support them in whatever way they can "We ask that their privacy be respected at this time." Detective Chief Insp Jenkins added: "A cordon remains in place while we carry out enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident "I’d like to thank our officers and partners at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service for their efforts through the night." Members of the public who may have information that could assist enquiries should get in touch with Northumbria Police by sending a direct message on social media or by using the live chat or report form functions on the Force’s website Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To know.. Ian Payne is Leading Britain's Conversation Fourteen children have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of a boy following a fire in Gateshead have been arrested and remain in police custody Emergency services responded to a fire near Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead at around 8pm on Friday Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) declared a "major incident" after the fire blaze broke out They urged the public to avoid the area and told locals to keep their windows and doors shut The fire was later put out as police issued an appeal for missing boy Layton Carr who was believed to be in the area at the time Read more: Firefighters install chimney over Sistine Chapel ahead of conclave to elect new pope Read more: Singer-songwriter famous for 90s hit ‘I Kissed a Girl’ dies in house fire aged 66 A body believed thought to belong to Layton was discovered inside the building that had been engulfed by flames His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers A cordon remains in place while police carry out enquiries to "establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident," Detective Chief Insp Jenkins said He added: “I’d like to thank our officers and partners at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service for their efforts through the night.” Members of the public with information that may assist enquiries are advised to contact Northumbria Police by sending a direct message on social media or by using the live chat or report form functions on the Force’s website Anyone who cannot contact Northumbria Police online should call 101 and quote the reference NP-20250502-1124 See more More Crime News See more More UK News See more More Topics The TimesTributes have been paid to a “much-loved” 14-year-old boy who died after a fire broke out in an industrial unit in Gateshead Layton Carr was found dead inside a building at the Fairfield Industrial Park after firefighters put out a blaze on Friday night was missing at the time of the fire and believed to be in the area Eleven boys and three girls, aged between 11 and 14, were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the incident They have been released on police bail pending further enquiries Flowers and tributes were left at Fairfield Industrial ParkCRAIG CONNOR/NCJMEDIALocal people said that large groups of children frequently trespassed on the site which had fallen into disrepair in recent years Blaze broke out at Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of the city on Friday News | UK 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 The blaze broke out at Fairfield Industrial Park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead on Friday evening Fears were raised for missing teenager Layton Carr who was believed to have been in the area at the time following searches carried out by Northumbria Police and partners at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service There are 11 boys and three girls under arrest and in custody A GoFundMe page was set up by a family friend in the wake of the incident to support Layton’s mother with funeral costs. Stephanie Simpson wrote: “As everyone is aware, my best friend Georgia Dingwall has lost her 14-year-old son Layton Carr in one of the most tragic ways. “I’m making this Go Fund Me to help her give him the best send off. The last thing Georgia needs to stress trying to pay for a funeral for her boy.” Online tributes described Layton as “a lush lad with his whole life ahead of him”. Another friend wrote on Facebook: “Rest easy Layton kid forever 14.” A third posted: “My boy my baby cousin, my Layton. “Nothing will ever come close to the pain I feel right now. Forever 14. I’ll miss you sausage.” Police were alerted to reports of the fire on Friday shortly after 8pm. The spokesman added that “inquiries are at an early stage and members of the public are asked not to speculate online or in the community”. Detective Chief Inspector Louise Jenkins, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is an extremely tragic incident where a boy has sadly lost his life. Sycamore Gap accused thought world-famous tree would be ‘good trophy,’ jury told Constance Marten 'feared being dubbed evil over baby's death' UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Meal2Deal: on a mission to make food poverty history “Our thoughts are with Layton’s family as they begin to attempt to process the loss of their loved one. “Our specialist officers will continue to support them in whatever way they can. “We ask that their privacy be respected at this time.” She said a cordon is in place while police carry out enquiries to establish “the full circumstances surrounding the incident” and officers will be in the area to “offer reassurance to the public”. Anyone who has information that could help the investigation has been urged to get in touch with Northumbria Police by sending a direct message on social media or by using the live chat or report form functions on the force’s website. 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The children, all aged between 11 and 14, remain in police custody, Northumbria Police said. The blaze broke out at Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead on Friday evening, with emergency services rushing to the scene to what they described as a "major incident". The fire was put out after two hours but following a search of the building, the body of Layton Carr, 14, was discovered. The children, all aged between 11 and 14, remain in police custody, Northumbria Police said The teenager had last been seen in Gateshead at around 7.00pm the evening before and prior to the search, an appeal was put out to find missing Carr. Officers have since confirmed that Carr was the teenager found dead in the fire and his family has been informed. Eleven boys and three girls aged between 11 and 14 were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. Detective Chief Inspector Louise Jenkins, of Northumbria Police, said: "This is an extremely tragic incident where a boy has sadly lost his life. "Our thoughts are with Layton’s family as they begin to attempt to process the loss of their loved one. "Our specialist officers will continue to support them in whatever way they can. Detective Chief Insp Jenkins added: 'A cordon remains in place while we carry out enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. 'I'd like to thank our officers and partners at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service for their efforts through the night.' Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Layton Carr died after a blaze broke out near Fairfield industrial park in Gateshead I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice The heartbroken family of a teenage boy who died in a fire at an industrial park have paid tribute to their “cheeky” and “loving” son Layton Carr, 14, died after the blaze broke out near Fairfield industrial park in Gateshead Fourteen children – aged between 11 and 14 – have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, Northumbria Police said. In a statement, Layton’s family said: “Layton was such a kind, caring and loving boy. From the minute he was born it was obvious the character he would turn out to be. “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. “He was loved by all that met him, and it showed. He was a family boy that loved his mam and sisters more than anything in the world.” Police were alerted to reports of the fire on Friday shortly after 8pm. The fire was extinguished a short time later but fears were raised for the missing teenager, who was believed to have been in the area at the time. Earlier, the schoolboy was remembered as a “valued and much-loved” pupil by David Thompson, the head teacher of Hebburn Comprehensive School. In a Facebook post, he spoke of the “tragic loss of one of our pupils,” and added: “Our school community is heartbroken. “Layton was a valued and much-loved member of Year 9, and he will be greatly missed by everyone. We extend our sincere condolences to Layton’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. As a school, we will rally together to support one another through this tragedy.” A police cordon was in place at the scene on Sunday and blue balloons in the shape of a number 14, along with floral tributes, were among the tributes placed by mourners. One of the messages, pinned to a bunch of flowers, read: “Thank you for brightening up our lives. You will be missed beyond words.” Another message said: “Rest in paradise, Layton. Always in our hearts. Fly high with the angels. Took too soon. Love you forever.” Anyone who has information that could help the investigation has been urged to get in touch with Northumbria Police. Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth said: “My heartfelt condolences are with the family and friends of Layton Carr at this devastating time. “I’m being kept updated regularly by the Chief Constable and her team and would like to thank all emergency services involved in the response and ongoing inquiries. “I know this will have come as a shock to the Bill Quay community and I echo officer requests for anyone with information to please get in touch with Northumbria Police.” Layton Carr died after the fire in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear happy lad’ killed in Gatehouse industrial estate fire","description":"Layton Carr died after a blaze broke out near Fairfield industrial park in Gateshead happy lad’ after his death in blaze at an industrial estate on Friday The family of a 14-year-old boy who died in a fire in Gateshead has paid tribute to him saying Layton Carr “was loved by all that met him caring and loving boy,” his family said in a statement released by Northumbria police “From the minute he was born it was obvious the character he would turn out to be Despite his cheeky side Layton had an absolute heart of gold and would do anything for anyone.” The family added: “He was loved by all that met him He was a family boy that loved his mam and sisters more than anything in the world we love you more than any words can ever explain You will be missed more than you’ll ever know A fundraiser to support his family has raised more than £15,000 more than 1,200 people have donated money to pay for a headstone and funeral expenses and to provide financial support to Layton’s mother “Can’t imagine what the family are going through but know that people all over your community want to help you,” one donor wrote another donor said she was “thinking and praying for you and Layton so much The fire broke out near Fairfield industrial park were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter They have been released on bail pending further inquiries “As a family we would like to say a massive thank you to all that helped in finding Layton,” his family said “A massive thank you to the police and all services involved We’re incredibly grateful for the work that you do every day to bring closure to families like ours.” Anyone with information in relation to the incident has been asked to contact Northumbria police directly “Our thoughts remain with Layton’s family at this devastating time,” said DCI Louise Jenkins of Northumbria police “Our specialist officers will continue to support them in any way we can We ask that their privacy be respected at this time “I would remind everyone not to speculate on details of the incident online or in the community – what might seem like a simple post on social media could disrupt an ongoing investigation.” She added: “Circulation of malicious communications is classed as a criminal offence and those who choose to be involved could face prosecution It’s also important to note that anyone suspected of a crime must not be named publicly for legal reasons and those who are under 18 have anonymity.” arrested by Northumbria police on suspicion of manslaughter 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 The children – 11 boys and three girls – were all under arrest and in custody The fire broke out near an industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead at about 8pm on Friday evening and fears were raised for missing teenager Layton Carr The spokesperson added that “inquiries are at an early stage and members of the public are asked not to speculate online or in the community” said: “This is an extremely tragic incident where a boy has sadly lost his life “Our thoughts are with Layton’s family as they begin to attempt to process the loss of their loved one Jenkins said a cordon was in place while police carried out inquiries to establish “the full circumstances surrounding the incident” and said officers would be in the area to “offer reassurance to the public” The family of a boy who died following a fire in Gateshead have said "he was loved by all that met him, and it showed". Layton Carr's loved ones shared the heartfelt tribute on Monday (5 May), three days after a fire at Fairfield Industrial Park, in the Bill Quay area, which claimed the 14-year-old's life. Sixteen children aged 11 to 14 were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the incident and have all been released on bail pending further enquiries. In a statement, his family said: “Layton was such a kind, caring and loving boy. “From the minute he was born it was obvious the character he would turn out to be. "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. “He was loved by all that met him, and it showed. “He was a family boy that loved his mam and sisters more than anything in the world. “Layton, we love you more than any words can ever explain. You will be missed more than you’ll ever know. Our bright and beautiful boy.” They added: “As a family we would like to say a massive thank you to all that helped in finding Layton. “A massive thank you to the police and all services involved. We’re incredibly grateful for the work that you do every day to bring closure to families like ours.” Emergency crews were called the scene at around 8pm on Friday. Ten fire appliances were dispatched and discovered a “severe fire within a section of one of the buildings”, a Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said. “As a result of the fire, sadly a person we believe to be 14-year Layton Carr was found deceased by our firefighters”, they added. The fire was under control shortly before midnight, the service said. Eleven boys and three girls aged between 11 and 14 were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the incident on Friday evening (2 May). A further two boys, aged 12, were later arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. They have all since been released on police bail pending further enquiries. Detective Chief Inspector Louise Jenkins, of Northumbria Police, said: “Our thoughts remain with Layton’s family at this devastating time. “Our specialist officers will continue to support them in any way we can. We ask that their privacy be respected at this time. “I would remind everyone not to speculate on details of the incident online or in the community – what might seem like a simple post on social media, could disrupt an on-going investigation. “Circulation of malicious communications is classed as a criminal offence and those who choose to be involved could face prosecution. “It’s also important to note that anyone suspected of a crime must not be named publicly for legal reasons and those who are under 18 have anonymity. "Thank you for your continued support and co-operation at this time.” Anyone with information in relation to what has happened, should speak to Northumbria Police directly by sending a direct message on social media, or by using the live chat or report forms on the Force’s website. Those who can’t contact the Force online, should call 101. Please quote reference number: NP-20250502-1124. Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know... The body is believed to be that of Layton Carr Fourteen children who were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of boy at an industrial estate in Gateshead have been released on police bail Northumbria Police were called to 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 remain in police custody. “Layton was a valued and much-loved member of Year 9, and he will be greatly missed by everyone. “We extend our sincere condolences to Layton’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. “As a school, we will rally together to support one another through this tragedy.” Anyone who wanted to pay their respects was invited to lay flowers at the school. The fire was extinguished a short time later but fears were raised for the missing teenager, who was believed to have been in the area at the time. A police spokesman said: “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. In a joint statement, local councillors Amanda Wintcher, Ian Patterson and Paul Diston said they “share our community’s sadness about the tragedy” and passed on their good wishes to the boy’s family and friends. They said: “We have been in touch with residents about concerns regarding anti-social behaviour at Fairfield industrial estate and the former Harrison’s slipway site nearby for some time.” A broken fence panel along the side of the warehouse and a reported fire were among the concerns. They said contact had been made with Securitas, Gateshead Council, the Fire Service and Northumbria Police and “some actions” had been taken. A GoFundMe page set up by a family friend to support Layton’s mother with funeral costs had raised more than £11,000 by 7.30pm on Sunday. Detective Chief Inspector Louise Jenkins, of Northumbria Police, previously described the events as “an extremely tragic incident where a boy has sadly lost his life”. She said: “Our thoughts are with Layton’s family as they begin to attempt to process the loss of their loved one. She said a cordon would be in place while police carry out inquiries to establish “the full circumstances surrounding the incident”. Officers would be in the area to “offer reassurance to the public”, she added. Floral tributes left by the gates of Fairfield Industrial Park(Owen Humphreys/PA) govt and politics"},{"score":0.805493,"label":"/society/crime/personal offense/homicide"},{"score":0.733972,"label":"/law govt and politics/law enforcement"},{"score":0.64524,"label":"/law govt and politics/law enforcement/police"},{"score":0.618418,"label":"/society/crime/personal offense/assault"},{"score":0.610237,"label":"/law The TimesFourteen children have been arrested over the death of a 14-year-old boy in a fire at an industrial unit in Gateshead The blaze broke out at Fairfield Industrial Park on Friday evening and was extinguished by the fire brigade but the body of 14-year-old Layton Carr was later discovered have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and remain in police custody A statement from the police read: “Shortly after 8pm yesterday [Friday] we received a report via the fire service of a fire near Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead The Fairfield industrial estate in Bill QuayNCJ MEDIA“Emergency services attended Registered in England No. 894646. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Tributes have been paid to 14-year-old Layton Carr who died in a fire at an industrial estate in Gateshead. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Fourteen children who were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of boy at an industrial estate in Gateshead have been released on police bail were arrested after a body believed to be that of 14-year-old Layton Carr was found inside a building On Sunday, a Northumbria Police spokesman said: “All those arrested have since been released on police bail pending further inquiries.” The arrests came after a fire broke out near Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead on Friday evening Earlier, the schoolboy was remembered as a “valued and much-loved” pupil by David Thompson the head teacher of Hebburn Comprehensive School In a Facebook post he spoke of the “tragic loss of one of our pupils,” and added: “Our school community is heartbroken “Layton was a valued and much-loved member of Year 9 “We extend our sincere condolences to Layton’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time we will rally together to support one another through this tragedy.” Anyone who wanted to pay their respects was invited to lay flowers at the school Police were alerted to reports of the fire on Friday shortly after 8pm The fire was extinguished a short time later but fears were raised for the missing teenager a body believed to be that of 14-year-old Layton Carr was located deceased inside the building Ian Patterson and Paul Diston said they “share our community’s sadness about the tragedy” and passed on their good wishes to the boy’s family and friends A broken fence panel along the side of the warehouse and a reported fire were among the concerns They said contact had been made with Securitas the Fire Service and Northumbria Police and “some actions” had been taken A police cordon was in place at the scene on Sunday and blue balloons in the shape of a number 14 were among the tributes placed by mourners read: “Thank you for brightening up our lives A GoFundMe page set up by a family friend to support Layton’s mother with funeral costs had raised more than £11,000 by 7.30pm on Sunday. Officers would be in the area to “offer reassurance to the public”, she added. Heartbreaking family tributes have poured in for the boy who died in a tragic industrial estate fire in Gateshead was found dead inside a building near the Fairfield industrial park following a horror blaze have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the tragic incident on Friday his aunt Nicole Dingwall said: ‘Can’t believe I’m writing this Thinking of my sister and two beautiful nieces right now.' His sister Bailey Ann, 16, said the family has been left “numbed” by the tragedy, Mailonline reports. His sister is only 16 and is taking it as bad as anything They are all just numb,’ a relative who asked not to be named has said Read more: Fourteen children arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after boy, 14, dies in Gateshead fire Read more: Seven Iranian men arrested in counter-terror raids across UK, as public warned to 'stay vigilant' Nothing will ever come close to the pain I feel right now." The rest of the family is reportedly too devastated to comment said in a social media post her ‘best friend Georgia Dingwall’ had lost her son ‘in one of the most tragic ways you could ever imagine" A GoFundMe page set up by the family friend to support Layton’s mother with funeral costs had raised more than £9,000 by 6pm on Sunday head teacher of Hebburn Comprehensive School spoke of the “tragic loss of one of our pupils” he said: “Our school community is heartbroken Layton was a valued and much-loved member of Year 9 “We extend our sincere condolences to Layton’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.“As a school were among the tributes placed by mourners.One of the messages Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) declared a "major incident" after the fire blaze broke out on They urged the public to avoid the area and told locals to keep their windows and doors shut The fire was later put out as police issued an appeal Layton said: 'This is an extremely tragic incident where a boy has sadly lost his life 'Our thoughts are with Layton’s family as they begin to attempt to process the loss of their loved one We ask that their privacy be respected at this time.' Nick Ferrari At Breakfast is Leading Britain's Conversation The boy died in a tragic industrial estate fire in Gateshead - as 14 children arrested on suspicion of manslaughter The boy has been named as 14-year-old Layton Carr He was found dead inside a building near the Fairfield industrial park Firefights arrived at the scene in Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area shortly after 8pm Police issued an appeal for the missing boy - believed to be in the area at the time a body believed to be that of 14-year-old Layton Carr was located deceased inside the building" The force added that the boy's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers Detective Chief Insp Jenkins said: “I’d like to thank our officers and partners at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service for their efforts through the night.” A 14-year-old boy whose body was found after a large fire in Gateshead, Britain, was “valued and much loved”, his head teacher said. Fourteen children have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of Layton Carr, from South Tyneside. His body was found after emergency services were called to a fire in a building near Fairfield industrial park on Friday night. The death of the teenager, who was a year-nine pupil at Hebburn comprehensive school in Hebburn, had devastated the school community, said its head teacher David Thompson. “It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the tragic loss of one of our pupils, Layton Carr, following an accident on Friday night, as reported in the news,” Thompson said. “Our school community is heartbroken. Layton was a valued and much-loved member of year nine, and he will be greatly missed by everyone. We extend our sincere condolences to Layton’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.” Fourteen children aged between 11 and 14 – of whom 11 were boys and three were girls – were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of the teenager, Northumbria police said on Saturday. At the entrance to the industrial park close to where Layton was found wellwishers left bouquets of flowers, card and tributes, reported Chronicle Live. One message read: “You were a sensitive soul with a kind heart. You will be deeply missed.” Another said: “Layton, thanks for brightening up our lives. You will be missed beyond words.” A GoFundMe crowdfunder set up by the best friend of the teenager’s mother has raised more than £8,000 towards the costs of his funeral. Police said they received reports of the fire shortly after 8pm on Friday at the industrial site on the southern banks of the river Tyne. A police spokesperson said: “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. His next of kin have been informed and are currently being supported by specialist officers.” Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response 4 MAY 2025BookmarkNorthumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth (Image: Iain Buist/Newcastle Chronicle)Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth has sent condolences to the loved one of tragic teenager Layton Carr The 14-year-old's body was found after emergency services were called to a fire at a building in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead Police probing Layton's death have arrested fourteen children And today as the investigation continues Northumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Susan Dungworth has passed condolences on to Layton's family as she appealed for anyone with information to contact police Ms Dungworth said: "My heartfelt condolences are with the family and friends of Layton Carr at this devastating time. I’m being kept updated regularly by the Chief Constable and her team and would like to thank all emergency services involved in the response and ongoing inquiries I know this will have come as a shock to the Bill Quay community and I echo officer requests for anyone with information to please get in touch with Northumbria Police." at a building near Fairfield Industrial Park and police went on to issue an appeal for missing boy Layton Carr Layton's body was later found inside the building Police say his next of kin have been informed Eleven boys and three girls were last night still in police custody being questioned on suspicion of manslaughter Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from the North East with our free newsletter A cordon remains in place while we carry out inquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident I’d like to thank our officers and partners at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service for their efforts through the night.” The brigade urged people to stay away from the area and locals to keep their windows and doors closed Flames could be seen engulfing a building's entrance and smoke billowing towards the River Tyne The major incident was stood down by the TWFRS at just before 1.45am on Saturday morning Anyone with information about Layton's death is asked to contact Northumbria Police quoting reference number: NP-20250502-1124 Join our Court and Crime WhatsApp community for all the latest court and crime news sent direct to your phone you can expect the day's top court and crime stories To join you need to have WhatsApp on your device. All you need to do is click on the link and press 'join community' No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the ChronicleLive team We also treat our community members to special offers To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group' If you’re curious, you can read our privacy notice CLICK HERE TO JOIN Kevin Maher has named an unchanged team for a third consecutive match ahead of this afternoon's clash with Gateshead. The Blues have won their previous two matches 4-0 and 3-0 against Ebbsfleet United and Wealdstone respectively. The lineup in full is: Nick Hayes (GK), Gus Scott-Morriss, Nathan Ralph, Jack Bridge, Noor Husin, Harry Taylor, Ben Goodliffe, Tom Hopper, Keenan Appiah-Forson, Charley Kendall, Oli Coker On the bench are: Collin Andeng Ndi, George Wind, Macauley Bonne, Josh Walker, Joe Gubbins, Cav Miley, Leon Parillon On Bank Holiday Monday we’ll be heading to the North East to face Gateshead looking to secure our spot in the Vanarama National League Play-offs With our 3-0 win Wealdstone coming shortly after the Tynesiders fell to Boston United Blues have jumped above our upcoming opponents to seventh place meaning a win or a draw will be enough to extend our season More than 1,600 supporters will be making the 300-mile trip to the Gateshead International Stadium representing our club with pride during the final push Gateshead Tickets Gateshead were in the headlines after being barred from the play-offs despite a sixth-place finish The Heed were unable to obtain a 10-year security of tenure for their stadium and subsequently failed to meet EFL requirements for new admissions Rob Elliot’s team then lost key players Marcus Dinanga and Ed Francis over the summer before the manager himself moved on to Crawley Town in October 2024 the Tynesiders have remained fighting in the top half of the table A seven-match unbeaten run to begin the campaign instantly established the Heed’s credentials as a threat within the league While there were a few blips along the way (including a 7-1 defeat to Dagenham & Redbridge and a 3-0 loss to AFC Fylde) Elliot and then current boss Carl Magnay both kept Gateshead within the play-off places for much of the season just two wins in the last 11 matches since the beginning of March left the door ajar for Southend with Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Boston seeing the Tynesiders slip out of the top seven Midfielder Luke Hannant has starred as Gateshead’s top scorer with 15 goals while also producing 10 assists Jovan Malcolm has also enjoyed a productive campaign finding the net nine times in 37 appearances Gateshead have edged the five meetings between the two sides picking up three wins in that period while the Blues have won just once when the Heed ran out as 3-1 winners at the Gateshead International Stadium and Conor Carty all found the net in the second half before Dan Mooney’s late consolation in the return fixture a 17-year-old Henry Sandat scored his first goal for the Shrimpers in a 1-0 win at Roots Hall The Blues salvaged a draw from the next trip to the North East with Harry Cardwell cancelling out Stephen Wearne’s opening goal but fell to a 1-0 defeat in Essex after Marcus Dinanga scored in the second half Our most recent fixture came in September 2024 with the Tynesiders running out as 3-1 winners once more Gus Scott-Morriss had levelled the game following Jacob Butterfield’s opener but Luke Hannant and Ben Radcliffe both scored in the second period to ensure the Heed took all three points home with them Speaking in his pre-match press conference Blues head coach Kevin Maher said: “They’re a very good football team Credit to them because they’ve had quite a few changes in manager but they’ve got their style of play that they stick by which is really good football to watch "All we’ve done is given ourselves an opportunity A few weeks ago it probably didn’t look like it so well done for doing that – but we’ve done nothing Nothing’s achieved yet and we’ve got to go and play a very good team on their own patch They’ll be looking for the win of course so we know we’ve got to perform.” You can stream the match here wherever you are in the world The best way to get access is by purchasing a Weekly Pass for £14.99 which gives seven-day access to all National League games in one week If you’re based in the UK & Ireland BBC Essex radio commentary is available online via the BBC Sport website If you’re unable to watch or listen, follow dedicated updates on our social media accounts, @SUFCRootsHall on X/Bluesky and Instagram and Southend United on Facebook Martin Woods has been appointed as our referee for Monday’s match Woods has spent the majority of the 2024/25 campaign officiating in the EFL taking charge of 11 League One and 12 League Two matches He has however overseen Monday’s hosts already this season when he was the man in the middle for their 3-1 win of Yeovil Town Assisting Woods will be Jacob Graham and Thomas Harty While the final play-off place remains a shootout between the two teams at the GIS Oldham Athletic and FC Halifax Town’s spots in fifth and sixth respectively could be up for grabs should either team fall to defeat The Latics host bottom side Ebbsfleet United while the Shaymen travel to Wealdstone – who will be relegated if they fail to win Also fighting for survival in the fifth tier are Maidenhead United who beat the Fleet to close the gap to safety to two points Magpies fans will need their team to beat Boston United while keeping an eye on Wealdstone’s efforts as well as events at Damson Park with Dagenham & Redbridge heading to Solihull Moors looking to clinch safety with a win AFC Fylde vs BarnetAldershot Town vs Yeovil TownAltrincham vs TamworthBraintree Town vs RochdaleEastleigh vs York CityHartlepool United vs Forest Green RoversMaidenhead United vs Boston UnitedOldham Athletic vs Ebbsfleet UnitedSolihull Moors vs Dagenham & RedbridgeSutton United vs WokingWealdstone vs FC Halifax Town