Boy dies after falling from roof of barn in Bishop Auckland

Emergency services were called to Woodhouses just before 2.45pm on Friday (July 24) after a child fell from the roof of a barn. 

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.

Durham Police has today (July 29) confirmed that he tragically died yesterday afternoon as a result of his injuries. 

He has now been named as 12-year-old Jaxon Robert Hubery, of Bishop Auckland.

The force said: “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 now 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.”