It is with profound sadness that we at XP Gateshead acknowledge the deeply upsetting news regarding the incident at Fairfield Industrial Park in Bill Quay on Friday night. Our thoughts are with all of the families and individuals affected by this tragedy during this difficult time. We understand that this news will be concerning for our school community, and we want to assure you that we are here to support our students and families.
In light of this event, we have received the following important message from the local police service:
“We are aware of footage and information circulating online in relation to an incident at Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead on Friday night.
We would like to remind members of the public not to speculate on details of the incident.
What might seem like an innocent post on social media to you, could in reality disrupt an on-going investigation.
It is also important to note that anyone suspected of a crime must not be named publicly for legal reasons and those who are under 18 have anonymity.
Thank you to those of you who have cooperated so far. We would ask that if you have information in relation to what has happened, please speak to us directly by sending us a direct message on social media, or by using the live chat on our website.
If you’re unable to contact us online, please call 101.”
We urge everyone to respect the police’s request and to be mindful of the impact of sharing unverified information. Our focus remains the wellbeing of our students and staff. If your child is struggling with this news or requires support, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to listen and provide assistance.