The family of 14-year-old Layton Carr, who died in a fire at an industrial estate in Gateshead on Friday, have described him as a "kind, caring and loving boy", adding: "He was loved by all that met him, and it showed..."

A fundraiser set up to support the mother of a 14-year-old boy who died following a fire at an industrial estate in Gateshead has raised more than £13,000.

Fourteen children, 11 boys and three girls, were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and released on bail pending further enquiries after a body believed to be that of Layton Carr was found inside a building.

The fire broke out near Fairfield industrial park, in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead, on Friday evening.

The GoFundMe reached £13,857 across 992 donations by early Monday.

Donors remembered Layton’s “beautiful smile” and sent sympathies to his family.

Organisers said the money raised would support Layton’s mother with a headstone and funeral costs.

“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 sent a message to the boy’s mother, saying she was “thinking and praying for you and Layton so much, he had such a beautiful smile”.

In a tribute released via Northumbria Police, the family of 14-year-old Layton Carr said he was “loved by all that met him, and it showed”.

Layton died in a fire at an industrial estate in Gateshead on Friday. Eleven boys and three girls aged between 11 and 14 were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and released on bail over the weekend.

On Monday the force said two more boys, both aged 12, had been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and have also been bailed pending further inquiries.

In a statement, the 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.”