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ITV News
4 days ago
- ITV News
Family 'horrified' by scam livestream page for funeral of Northamptonshire house fire victim
The family of a house fire victim say they are "horrified" after a fake livestream page was set up to scam mourners on the day of his funeral. Louie Thorn, 23, died on 28 March in the blaze in Rushton, Northamptonshire, along with Emma Conn, 30, and Mayci Fox, 4. His funeral took place in Rothwell on Friday, as Mr Thorn's family revealed a scammer had attempted to profit from his death. The page offered followers a live stream of the funeral behind a pay-wall and asked followers "if you can afford you can donate". The page was deleted later on Friday. It comes after an ITV News investigation found hundreds of similar scamming funeral livestream pages had been created on Facebook for other high-profile deaths. The father of Louie Thorn said he was made aware there were several links posted ahead of the funeral. Lee Thorn said: "Awful. Not just one, three. What is that about? There are some awful, cruel people in this world. "People trying to profiteer off a sick situation like this, it's horrific. What are people about, why do these people exist? "I've had three of them, hopefully they all got pulled down pretty quickly. Just terrible. There's some sick people out there isn't there?" Police said anyone who has been affected by the fraudulent page should report it to Facebook. A Northamptonshire Police spokesperson said: 'To take advantage of such a tragic incident is appalling and we understand the distress this has caused the family of Louie Thorn. 'There are always unscrupulous people on social media whose sole aim of being on such platforms is to charge for a service which doesn't exist. "However, offering live streams of funerals in exchange for money is despicable. 'We would advise Louie's family and as many people as possible affected by such a fraud to report the page to Facebook so they can take action to remove the fraudulent content. 'We would also urge anyone who has fallen victim to any online fraud to report it to their local police force or Action Fraud.' Facebook has been approached for comment. Louie Thorn died in the house fire at a converted railway station in Rushton in March, along with four-year-old Mayci Fox and her mother Emma Conn. Investigators said the fire was not suspicious and police confirmed there was no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. A fire which killed three people including a four-year-old girl and her mother was not suspicious, say investigators. The family of Emma Conn remembered her and her daughter Mayci as 'two peas in a pod', while Louie Thorn was remembered as "genuine, caring, kind and trusting". An inquest opening gave their provisional causes of death as inhalation of smoke, pending further tests.
BBC News
04-04-2025
- BBC News
Rushton fire that killed three people 'was not suspicious'
A fire in which three people including a four-year-old girl died was not suspicious, police services were called to the blaze at the Grade II listed property in Rushton, near Kettering, Northamptonshire, at about 22:30 GMT last formal identification has yet to take place, the victims have been named as four-year-old Mayci Fox and her mother Emma Conn, 30, both of Desborough, and 23-year-old Louie Thorn, of Police said a case would be prepared for the coroner. Det Ch Insp Johnny Campbell said: "In the wake of this tragedy, our thoughts and condolences remain firmly with the families and friends of Louie, Mayci and Emma."Whilst on this occasion an arrest was made, this should never be seen as a sign of guilt but as a measure that gives the police the opportunity to secure evidence that might otherwise be lost."It became clear in the hours that followed this tragic incident that the person arrested was not guilty of any offences and that this was a non-suspicious fire."They were released with no further action, and officers have been deployed to provide support during this difficult time."The blaze, in Beswick Close, was next to the railway line and affected train services to London St Pancras on Saturday. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
What we know so far about the fire that killed three people
Fire investigators are still combing through what remains of a converted railway station building, days since the blaze that killed three people inside. Here is what we know so far about the fire at the Grade II listed property in Rushton, Northamptonshire. The three victims of the fire have been named as Mayci Fox, four, her mother Emma Conn, 30, and Louie Thorn, 23. Mayci Fox and Emma Conn were from Desborough, while Louie Thorn was from Rushton. Mayci was described by her father as a "free-spirited, fearless and loving little girl", while Ms Conn's family remembered her as "the most incredible, wonderful mum". She owned The Lash Lounge and Beauty salon in Desborough. Mr Thorn's father Lee said his son "will always be the angel on my shoulder". He added that their shared passion for football had led to him to buying two football clubs. The BBC understands Lee Thorn was a director of both Kettering Town and Nuneaton Borough. A date has yet to be set for the opening of the inquests into the deaths. An investigation into how the blaze may have started is under way. The fire happened at about 22:30 GMT on Friday. The property was previously the Glendon and Rushton railway station before it was converted for residential use. Specialist fire investigators and investigation dogs are still at the scene. A 54-year-old man from Kettering was arrested on suspicion of murder but was released with no further action, police said. The police have since said they do "not believe there is any evidence of criminal wrongdoing". One villager told the BBC they had been "traumatised" by the incident. Kevin Abraham, a churchwarden of All Saints' Rushton in the parish, said the close-knit community had been "knocked for six" by the blaze. "It's probably one of the worst things in living memory that has happened," he added. Mike Brightman, vice chairman of Rushton Parish Council, said it had been a "very sad day for the village, losing some of our residents in such a horrific way". The MP for Kettering, Rosie Wrighting, said she was "saddened by this tragic fire" and said her thoughts were with the "family and friends of those involved and everyone in the Rushton community". Mourners have left flowers, cards, and tributes near the house behind a cordon. One message to the 23-year-old victim called him a "sweet, beautiful boy" and "the biggest shining star". Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Man, woman and girl, 4, who died in fire are named Man released without charge after three die in fire Three die after fire at Grade II listed building Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
02-04-2025
- BBC News
Rushton fire: What we know so far
Fire investigators are still combing through what remains of a converted railway station building, five days since the blaze that killed three people inside. Here is what we know so far about the fire at the Grade II listed property in Rushton, Northamptonshire. Who are the victims? The three victims of the fire have been named as Mayci Fox, four, her mother Emma Conn, 30, and Louie Thorn, Fox and Emma Conn were from Desborough, while Louie Thorn was from identification has yet to take place, but the police have released the victims' names with the agreement of the coroner's office and the support of the families.A date has yet to be set for the opening of the inquests into the deaths. What caused the fire? An investigation into how the blaze may have started is now under fire happened at about 22:30 GMT on property was previously the Glendon and Rushton railway station before it was converted for residential fire investigators and investigation dogs are still at the scene. Have there been any arrests? A 54-year-old man from Kettering was arrested on suspicion of murder but was released with no further action, police police have since said they do "not believe there is any evidence of criminal wrongdoing". How has the community reacted? One villager told the BBC they had been "traumatised" by the Abraham, a churchwarden of All Saints' Rushton in the parish, said the close-knit community had been "knocked for six" by the blaze."It's probably one of the worst things in living memory that has happened," he Brightman, vice chairman of Rushton Parish Council, said it had been a "very sad day for the village, losing some of our residents in such a horrific way".The MP for Kettering, Rosie Wrighting, said she was "saddened by this tragic fire" and said her thoughts were with the "family and friends of those involved and everyone in the Rushton community".Mourners have left flowers, cards, and tributes near the house behind a cordon. One message to the 23-year-old victim called him a "sweet, beautiful boy" and "the biggest shining star". Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man, woman and girl, 4, who died in fire are named
Three victims of a house fire at a converted railway station have been named as Mayci Fox, four, her mother Emma Conn, 30, and Louie Thorn, 23. They died after a blaze at a Grade II-listed property in Rushton, near Kettering, Northamptonshire, at about 22:30 GMT on Friday. A 54-year-old man from Kettering who was arrested on suspicion of murder at the weekend was released without charge. Det Ch Insp Ruby Burrow, of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said there was no evidence of "criminal wrongdoing". Mayci Fox and Emma Conn were from Desborough. Louie Thorn was from Rushton. Formal identification has yet to take place, Northamptonshire Police said, but it was releasing the victims' names with the agreement of the Coroner's Office and the support of the families. Officers are now trying to establish how the blaze may have started. Specialist fire investigators and investigation dogs are still at the scene. Villagers told the BBC they had been "traumatised" by the incident and police said officers would be in the area to "provide reassurance". Drone pictures of the house show its roof has been severely damaged in the blaze. It was previously the Glendon and Rushton railway station before it was converted for residential use. It was granted Grade II listed status in 1981.
