Richard Finn ‘One Of rimsby’s Skint Star Lovable Rogues’ Wwas Foun Dead In Shed

The family of a man, described as one of Grimsby’s ‘lovable rogues’, has paid tribute to him following an inquest that revealed his tragic death in a shed.

Richard Finn, aged 45, has gained notoriety among the locals for his participation in the widely-watched reality TV series, Skint. He is frequently spotted in the company of his pet ferret,

Jet, perched atop his shoulder. A man who had been homeless for a year was found dead in a shed on Marlborough Close where he had been seeking shelter.

Dubbed as ‘Finny’ or ‘Little Richard’, he was a personality who was often described as having a larger-than-life presence. During the inquest, it was revealed that the individual in question had a difficult upbringing, having been exposed to the tumultuous relationship between their parents, Linda Ward and John Finn. As a result, they spent some time in care before eventually returning to live with their family.

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Richard’s involvement with the wrong crowd and subsequent use of drugs and alcohol ultimately contributed to his untimely death. Coroner Jane Eatock led an inquest into the tragedy at Cleethorpes Town Hall on Tuesday.

The mother of the deceased paid tribute to her son during the proceedings, describing him as a “lovable rogue.”

Linda Ward said: “Richard and his siblings witnessed his dad drink a lot of alcohol which no doubt rubbed off on them, I think this is one reason Richard was a big drinker himself.”

According to her statement, the young boy was sociable and had a large circle of friends. She added that this was the case before the incident occurred. According to sources, he had a habit of leaving his residence early in the morning and returning only for meals.

According to the source, the individual in question did not show much interest in academic pursuits and it is suspected that their attendance record may have been less than previously assumed.

In 1994, he departed from Phoenix House Academy and secured a position at Cherry Valley, a job that he thoroughly enjoyed. He was unable to maintain the job for an extended period of time and subsequently remained unemployed. Richard has recently entered into his first serious relationship with a woman who has three sons, whom he holds in high regard.

Richard’s struggle with substance abuse took a turn for the worse, leading to the end of his five-year relationship with his partner. The individual in question went on to engage in additional long-term relationships, during which he fathered two children – Sky and Blossom, both daughters.

Richard, who was already dealing with a lot, also faced tragedy with the stillbirth of his son Leo. He frequently visited his son’s grave to pay his respects.

According to Linda, this was the sole occasion when Richard displayed his genuine emotions. Throughout his adult years, he maintained a wide circle of companions and was frequently observed strolling the avenues of Grimsby with his pet ferret, Jet, perched atop his shoulder. Nevertheless, his life was not devoid of issues.

His habitual drinking and drug use resulted in several incidents where he would become argumentative with his family, occasionally causing damage to their property. According to Linda, her son was a very thoughtful man and she always forgave him.

According to a statement read out at the inquest, she stated that he would frequently visit her and present her with small trinkets that reminded him of her. I still have some up around the house to this day. He was a loveable rogue.”

Police were called to Marlborough Close after a body was found in a shed on September 24, 2020
On September 24, 2020, authorities were alerted to a disturbing discovery in Marlborough Close. A body was reportedly found in a shed, prompting police to respond to the scene.

According to her statement, she expressed that the news of his death came as a significant shock to her. The untimely passing of the individual at the age of 45 has left a deep impact on those who knew him/her. Despite the shock and sadness, the individual’s memory will endure. The inquest provided closure to Richard’s life for her and other family members.

The young Grimsby man rose to fame on the hit Channel 4 show Skint, which took a deep dive into some of the country’s most deprived communities. In 2014, Grimsby was thrust into the spotlight, captivating an audience of over one million people.

The show chronicled the daily lives of several East Marsh residents who quickly gained widespread recognition, including Richard, ‘Pez’, and Kayleigh. Richard’s fame around town increased, however, it was short-lived and ended in tragedy.

According to reports, during the inquest, it was revealed that a homeowner in Grimsby discovered the deceased individual in a shed located on Marlborough Close. It is believed that the individual had been intermittently residing in the shed for the past year. A man who had gone out to purchase milk stumbled upon a discovery when he went to retrieve his mobility scooter from the shed.

Upon receiving the emergency call, responders rushed to the location and promptly initiated CPR procedures. Despite their efforts, the resuscitation attempts continued for a duration of 20 minutes, but unfortunately, they were unable to revive the individual. At precisely 2:14 pm on September 24th, 2020, he was declared deceased by official sources.

During the hearing, various pieces of evidence were presented, including testimonies from mental health services and substance abuse charities in the area. These accounts revealed that Richard had sought assistance from them, but had failed to attend any scheduled appointments.

Following his death, a toxicology test and post mortem were carried out by the Home Office. They found a number of drugs in Richard’s body, all of which are used to help calm people down by lowering their heart rate.

Richard was the subject of emergency services’ resuscitation efforts, but unfortunately, they were unable to revive him.

Richard was the subject of an attempted resuscitation by emergency services, but unfortunately, they were unable to revive him. This image was captured by GNP.
It’s believed a number of these drugs contributed to his death.

Concluding the statement, Ms. Eatock reported that Richard had a prolonged and challenging past of drug addiction and had a close relationship with his family. Despite moving away during his childhood, he eventually returned. According to sources, despite their best efforts to provide support, the individual’s chosen lifestyle has presented significant challenges.

Due to his substance abuse, it appears that his social circle primarily consisted of individuals who engaged in similar behaviors, posing a challenge for him to distance himself from that environment. According to her ruling, the cause of death was intoxication of drugs. She also added that he had a big personality and was larger than life.

A man who gained notoriety on the streets of Grimsby for his appearance on Skint has been described as a lovable rogue. According to the source, it is important to recall the positive moments shared with the individual in question, as they had a favorable rapport with their mother and were not entirely negative.