The funeral of an 11-year-old Wearside boy who was killed in a fire at his home will take place today.
Dean Pike's body was found by firefighters at his home in the Hendon area of Sunderland on 24 June. His mother Janine Dodd was seriously hurt.
A private service was being held at St Peter's Church in Monkwearmouth this morning.
Two men have been charged with the boy's murder and the attempted murder of Ms Dodd.
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