A police officer who lost his wife and two children in a house fire on Boxing Day has paid tribute to his family as “three of the greatest humans to ever grace our presence”.
In a statement shared by Gloucestershire Constabulary, Tom Shearman said: “I have stared at my keypad for what seems like an eternity waiting for the words to appear.
“I have no way to thank any of you for the unbelievable out of this world generosity that you have shown to me in the darkest of hours.
“My life, the lives of my loved ones, my friends and the whole community changed on Boxing Day. Most importantly, and tragically, three of the greatest humans to ever grace our presence were taken from not just me, but all of us.
“I cannot begin to describe the anguish and trauma of the events of Boxing Day 2025. My family had its very core, its very essence, ripped from it in the most violent way.”
