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Boy, 12, falls to his death after climbing onto barn roof with friends

Boy, 12, falls to his death after climbing onto barn roof with friends
The Independent UK Thursday 30 July 2026, 07:33 UTC By Tom Wilkinson 1 min read
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Boy, 12, falls to his death after climbing onto barn roof with friends Durham Constabulary identified the victim as Jaxon Hubery - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A 12-year-old boy has died days after he fell from the roof of a barn, police have said. Durham Constabulary has identified the victim as Jaxon Hubery, from Bishop Auckland. Police said he was with a group of friends when he sustained serious injuries in the fall at premises at Woodhouses, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, about...

Boy, 12, falls to his death after climbing onto barn roof with friends Durham Constabulary identified the victim as Jaxon Hubery - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A 12-year-old boy has died days after he fell from the roof of a barn, police have said. Durham Constabulary has identified the victim as Jaxon Hubery, from Bishop Auckland. Police said he was with a group of friends when he sustained serious injuries in the fall at premises at Woodhouses, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, about 2.45pm on Friday. Jaxon was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, for treatment and died on Tuesday as a result of his injuries. Police said Jaxon’s family thanked those who have given them love and support through their ordeal. “They are also urging other parents to keep their children away from the area,” police said. Officers were working with the Health and Safety Executive to establish the circumstances. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments [Image text:] EMERGENCY AMBULANCE EMERGENCY AMBULANCE RV63 SNZ KEEPCLEAR AILLIFT wwiw.recai h.1hs.k
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