Tom Shearman ‘cannot begin to describe anguish’ of Boxing Day house blaze in which his wife, Nu, children aged four and seven and dog died A police officer whose wife and two children died in a fire on Boxing Day morning has paid tribute to “three of the greatest humans to ever grace our presence” and asked for everyone to tell those close to them that they are loved. Tom Shearman, a serving Gloucestershire officer, said he was “humbled beyond comprehension” by the response of his local community and the general public, who have so far donated more than £300,000 to support him. Continue reading...