However, police have since verified that he was discovered dead inside the structure following the fire.
Since then, police have detained three girls and eleven boys, ages 11 to 14, on suspicion of manslaughter. They are still being held by the police as of Saturday evening.
“This is a very tragic incident where a boy has sadly lost his life,” stated Detective Chief Inspector Louise Jenkins of Northumbria Police.
As Layton’s family starts to try to come to terms with the loss of their loved one, our thoughts are with them.
“Our specialized police will keep helping them out however they can. At this time, we kindly request that their privacy be maintained.
