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Layton Carr: Bikers pay tribute to boy killed in Gateshead fire
Bikers have paid tribute to a 14-year-old boy killed in a fire at a disused industrial Carr's body was discovered in a building on Fairfield Industrial Park, in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead, on 2 month, his family described him as a "cheeky, happy lad" with "an absolute heart of gold".Twenty-six children have been arrested and released on bail in connection with the blaze as Northumbria Police continues its investigation.
The service was held at South Shields Crematorium before the youngster was laid to rest at Harton Cemetery.
In a social media post last week, funeral directors said Layton had "a true passion" for motorcycles and they invited anyone with a bike to ride in tribute and "make some much-loved noise in his honour".They added: "He would've absolutely loved that."
'Bright and beautiful'
Layton, a pupil at Hebburn Comprehensive School, "was loved by all that met him, and it showed", his family had said in their tribute."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."
Firefighters were called to the blaze shortly after 19:50 BST. Crews were met with "a severe fire within a section of one of the buildings".It was brought under control just before midnight having broken out in a large building on the estate, which has largely fallen into disrepair in recent than £21,000 has been raised via a GoFundMe appeal set up for Layton's mother.
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