Four children will face no further action after a fire in a derelict building in a Gateshead industrial estate which left a teenager dead.

The body of 14-year-old Layton Carr was found after emergency services were called to the fire at the Fairfield Industrial Park in Bill Quay on 2 May.

Following the incident, police arrested 26 children in connection with the teenager's death.

The suspects, all aged between 11 and 14, were questioned on suspicion of manslaughter before being released on bail.

Northumbria Police has now confirmed four of the children have been told they will face no further police action.

A force spokeswoman said enquiries were ongoing and the other youngsters arrested remain on police bail.

Detectives had previously appealed for anyone who was at the industrial pa

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