Father who died in Hull house fire named

The man who died in a house fire on Wensley Avenue in Hull on Saturday has been named as 47-year-old Gary Bolton.

The police believe the girl who passed away is Gary's 10-year-old daughter Paige, although she will not be formally identified until a post mortem examination has been completed.

The father's post mortem examination was held yesterday and the investigation continues.

Chief Superintendent Darren Downs said:

  • If you have information call 101, quoting log number 127 of 25 January.