A 12-year-old boy dies after falling from the roof of a derelict barn while he is with friends in Woodhouses near Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Durham Constabulary identifies the victim as Jaxon Hubery (also reported as Jaxon Robert Hubery). Police say he falls from the building shortly before 2.45pm last Friday. Emergency services are called at around 2.35pm, and paramedics dispatch a range of personnel, including a clinical team leader and rapid response paramedic, with support requested from the Great North Air Ambulance Service. The boy receives treatment at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle for his injuries before he later dies. After his death, Durham Constabulary confirms it results from the injuries sustained. The force says it is working alongside the Health and Safety Executive to establish the circumstances of the incident. Police also urge parents to keep children away from the area where the derelict structure is located. The family issues thanks for support during the days following the death.
12-year-old dies after falling from derelict barn roof in County Durham
A 12-year-old boy dies after falling from the roof of a derelict barn while he is with friends in Woodhouses near Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Durham Constabulary identifies the victim as Jaxon Hub...
- A 12-year-old boy, named as Jaxon Hubery (also reported as Jaxon Robert Hubery), dies after falling from a barn roof.
- The incident occurs in Woodhouses near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, last Friday, shortly before 2.45pm.
- Durham Constabulary confirms his death results from injuries sustained in the fall.
- He is taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle after being treated by emergency services.
- Police work with the Health and Safety Executive to establish the circumstances and urge parents to keep children away from the area.
Jaxon Robert Hubery, 12, plunged from the building in Woodhouses, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, shortly before 2.45pm last Friday.
1 hour agoJaxon Robert Hubery, 12, plunged from the building in Woodhouses, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, shortly before 2.45pm last Friday.
1 hour agoDurham Constabulary identified the victim as Jaxon Hubery
3 hours agoThe boy was treated for his injuries at Royal Victoria Infirmary, in Newcastle before he died (Picture: Geography Photos/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) A boy has died after climbing onto the roof of a ban with friends and falling off. The 12-year-old – named as Jaxon Robert Hubery – plunged from the building at Woodhouses, near Bishop Auckland in County Durham last Friday. Jaxon sustained serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, in Newcastle, for treatment. Durham Constabulary has now confirmed he died as a result of his injuries yesterday afternoon. A spokesperson for the force said: ‘His family would like to thank those who have given them love and support throughout the last few days. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens. ‘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.’ A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson previously said: ‘We were called to a person injured at an address in Woodhouses Bishop Auckland at 2.35pm on July 24. ‘We dispatched an ambulance crew, a clinical team leader, a rapid response paramedic and requested support from Great North Air Ambulance Service. ‘One patient was taken to hospital by road for further treatment.’ Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. For more stories like this, check our news page. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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