Gateshead: 14 children arrested after boy dies in fire

Three girls and 11 boys, all aged 11-14, 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, Northumbria police said on Saturday.

The children - 11 boys and three girls - were all under arrest and in custody, police said.

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 force's website.