Funeral of ‘Perfect little girl’ Libby-Jayne to take place

A service for two-year-old Libby-Jayne Hornsby will take place at 11am at St Peter’s Church in Conisbrough followed by a private burial.

The little girl’s family has requested that donations are made in lieu of flowers to South Yorkshire Fire Service and Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

An inquest into Libby-Jayne’s death was opened and adjourned last Thursday (24) by Doncaster Coroner Ms Nicola Mundy.

The toddler died at Doncaster Royal Infirmary after firefighters pulled her from a blaze at her home on Don Street, Conisbrough, on October 17.

A joint investigation between South Yorkshire Police and Fire Service is underway with early indications showing that the fire, which took hold of bedding in the main bedroom, started accidentally.

This week, fire fighters have been visiting households in Conisbrough to talk to residents about preventing fires and fitting free smoke alarms.

Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, but officers found that there were no smoke alarms in the property.

Station manager Steve Wood said: “We know the local community has been deeply affected by this tragedy, which is why our staff will have a heightened presence in the area in the coming days and weeks.

“We’re asking residents to look out for members of our community safety teams and to listen carefully to the advice they offer.”

For more fire safety advice visit www.syfire.gov.uk or call the fire service community safety hotline on 0114 2532314.