Tragedy as boy dies after falling through barn roof
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A boy has sadly died after falling through the roof of a barn.
Shortly before 2.45pm on Friday (July 24) police were alerted to an incident in which a child had fallen through the roof of a barn at Woodhouses, near Bishop Auckland.
The boy, who was with a group of friends at the time, sustained serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, in Newcastle, for treatment.
Tragically, he died yesterday afternoon (July 28) as a result of his injuries.
Today, he has been named as 12-year-old Jaxon Robert Hubery, of Bishop Auckland.
His family would like to thank those who have given them love and support throughout the last few days.
They are also urging other parents to keep their children away from the area.
Police are working alongside the Health and Safety Executive to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.