3 men bailed in connection with Benwell house explosion investigation

3 men have been bailed, as investigations continue into the house explosion in Benwell - which killed 2 people, including a 7 year old boy

Author: Ellie KumarPublished 8th Nov 2024

3 men have been bailed, as investigations continue into the house explosion in Benwell - which killed 2 people, including a 7 year old boy.

7 year old Archie York and 35 year old Jason Laws were killed in the explosion at Violet Close last month, in the early hours of the 16th of October.

On Wednesday, three men - two in their 30s and one in their 50s - were arrested each on suspicion of two counts of manslaughter and one of the production of a class B drug, namely cannabis, Northumbria Police confirmed.

The force said on Friday they were released pending further inquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Katie Smith previously said: "This has been a truly tragic incident which resulted in the loss of two lives ... Our investigation will remain ongoing as we seek to provide answers to what has happened.

"We would continue to ask people to avoid speculation surrounding this incident both online and in the community.

"Anyone with any information which could assist our inquiries should contact us as soon as possible if they have not already done so."

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