Nearly £20,000 raised for 'inspiring' young man from Corby who died in accident at salon on Danesholme estate
Friends of a much-loved electrician from Corby have launched a gofundme to help his family following his tragic death.
In a show of typical Corby generosity, a fundraiser for popular Harley Homewood has already raised nearly £20,000.
Many members of his family and friends have already posted moving tributes to him on social media.
The 19-year-old died while working at a salon in Boden Close on Sunday (July 5). Police say they are not treating his death as suspicious.
A tribute on the gofundme page set up after his death says: “You were the most selfless person. You would do anything for anyone, and we all saw it.
“The memories made with your family will last forever. We all just wish you had the chance to make more.
“They say a person only truly dies when their name is spoken for the last time. We promise we will never let that happen.”
Harley worked as an apprentice electrician for Buzz Bees Group, although he was not working directly for them at the time of the accident. A spokesman said: “It is with deep sadness to learn of the tragic loss of our colleague and friend, Harley Homewood.
“Harley was truly a valued member of our team even in the short time that he has been with us. He will be deeply missed by us all.
"We keep Harley's family and loved ones in our thoughts during this incredibly painful time. We would like to encourage everyone to visit his gofund me page to donate and support them.
"Harley was destined to be successful in whatever he put his mind to and he wasnt afraid to work for it. We are unable to comment any further about what happened because we have no involvement in this tragic incident.
"We only hope that Harleys family find the answers they are looking for and we are grateful to have met and worked alongside him.”
A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “We were called to the sudden death of a man at an address in Boden Close, Corby, on the evening of Sunday, July 5.
“We are not treating his death as suspicious and will be preparing a report for the coroner.
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.”
The Health and Safety Executive have not responded to a request for comment.
You can donate to Harley’s gofundme page here.