Newcastle house explosion: Three men arrested over ‘truly devastating’ blast which killed boy, 7, and dad in his 30s

THREE men have been arrested over a ‘truly devastating’ blast which killed a young boy and a dad.

Jason Laws, in his 30s, and seven-year-old Archie York both died after the blast ripped through a home in Newcastle last month.

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Three men are in custody after they were arrested today in connection with the lethal explosion.