Skip death boy laid to rest

Michael died in hospital from his injuries

The funeral has taken place of a 15-year-old boy who died after being found in a burning skip on Tyneside.

The service for Michael Temperley was held at Wesley Memorial Church in Low Fell, Gateshead.

He was pulled from a burning skip on the Team Valley Industrial Estate in July.

Michael, of Low Fell, was found suffering from severe burns at 2000 BST on 14 July.

He died in Gateshead's Queen Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by family members.

A two boys, aged 15 and 16, have been charged with his manslaughter.

They are due to appear before Gateshead magistrates on 16 September.