Pictured: Boy, 12, who died falling through roof of derelict barn while playing with friends - as family say they are 'absolutely broken'

By KATHERINE LAWTON, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:55, 30 July 2026 | Updated: 09:59, 30 July 2026 A 12-year-old boy who died after falling through the roof of a derelict barn while playing with friends has been pictured.  Jaxon Robert Hubery plunged from the building in Woodhouses, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, shortly before 2.45pm last Friday.  He sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, where he died on Tuesday.  Durham Police said it is working with the Health and Safety Executive to establish the circumstances of the tragedy. Jaxon's mother, Kirsty Anne Hubery, said she is 'absolutely broken' by her son's death in an emotional tribute to him on Facebook, adding that the family had the 'biggest part of us ripped away too soon'.  She also confirmed that Jaxon fell through the roof of the barn, contrary to initial reports that he plunged off it.  The mother vowed to 'fight for justice' for her son, claiming land owners 'failed to address' the 'unsafe' barn for decades, with nothing to stop children gaining access to the property.  'We have just been so unlucky it was our boy we are absolutely broken as a family, we have had the biggest part of us ripped away too soon but we will fight for justice for our boy and make sure nothing like this happens again,' she wrote.    Jaxon's father, Jonny Hubery, revealed the couple were forced to cancel their wedding due to their son's injuries while he was in hospital.  Jaxon Robert Hubery, 12, (pictured) died after falling through a derelict barn in Woodhouses, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham  His family paid emotional tributes to him on social media, sharing a series of photos of Jaxon  Jaxon's mother said the family have been left 'absolutely broken' by his death aged 12  'Me and Kirsty would like everyone to know that we have no choice but to cancel our wedding due to obvious reasons,' he wrote on social media.     Other family members also paid tribute to Jaxon, with one sharing sweet photos of him and writing: 'My little warrior you fought as long as you could , sleep tight my Jaxon Robert Hubery , love you forever 12, just keep up the dancing [...].'  A spokesman for Durham Constabulary said: 'A boy has sadly died after falling through the roof of a barn. 'Shortly before 2.45pm on Friday (July 24) police were alerted to an incident in which a child had fallen through the roof of a barn at Woodhouses, near Bishop Auckland. '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. 'Tragically, he died on Tuesday afternoon (July 28) as a result of his injuries. 'Today, he has been named as 12-year-old Jaxon Robert Hubery, of Bishop Auckland. '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 working alongside the Health and Safety Executive to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.'