Joe Laws' brother Jason Laws, 35, was killed in a blast in Newcastle last month which which destroyed several homes and claimed the life of a little boy.

Boxer whose brother died in explosion says he is fighting in his memory


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09:59 - 16 Oct 2024
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Emergency services at the scene at Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, after three adults and one child were taken to hospital following a large fire in the residential street overnight. Emergency services were called to the incident shortly before 1am on Wednesday. Picture date: Wednesday October 16, 2024.

Police have confirmed three men have been arrested on suspicion of two counts of manslaughter, and the production of a Class B drug, namely cannabis.

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Violet Close, in Benwell, is still cordoned off following the explosion which killed seven-year-old Archie York and 35-year-old Jason Laws. 

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Archie York, seven, and Jason Laws, 35, died in the blast in Violet Close, in Benwell, earlier this month, while dozens were forced to leave their homes.

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Archie's parents Katherine and Robbie described him as their "best friend" who would remain in their "hearts forever and always".

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Seven-year-old Archie York was killed in the blast in Benwell on Wednesday. 

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A large wooded area off Amelia Walk has been taped off while investigations are ongoing.

Large police presence as officers search wooded area 

William Wilkinson, from Benwell, had been drinking heavily when he caused damages at his girlfriends home.

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Aged just four and two, the boys have been through more than most in their short lives including endless trips to hospital and skull reconstruction surgery.

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Jurors at Newcastle Crown Court have been played videos which Alcharbati posted on social media including footage of suicide bombings.

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A litter of kittens have been reunited with their mother after they were found abandoned in a bucket in Benwell.

Kittens reunited with mother after being abandoned in a bucket in Benwell

Firefighters from Swalwell, Byker, South Shields and Hebburn are at the property on Buddle road in South Benwell.

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