A second body has been found in the wreckage of yesterday’s devastating explosion and fire at a house in Newcastle.
On Wednesday, police had confirmed that a seven-year-old boy sadly died as a result of the blaze in the city’s Violet Close – which erupted just after midnight.
The body, understood to be of a man in his 30s, was found later yesterday in the debris by emergency crews, with police making the news public this afternoon.
Formal identification for both those who tragically died is still yet to take place, the force said.
Northumbria Police’s Superintendent Darren Adams, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the two people who have tragically lost their lives.
“Specialist officers are supporting their loved ones and we would urge everyone to respect their privacy at this time.”
More to follow…