A MOTHER and son who tragically died after an arson attack in Essex will be buried in Bolton on Monday.

Jean Trigg, above aged 26, and little Anthony, who was five, will be laid to rest in an emotional ceremony at Heaton Cemetery.

Many mourners are expected to attend the funeral in old American style military uniform as a special tribute to the tragic youngster.

Anthony's grandparents Les and Kath Trigg are active members of the Bolton Dixie Raiders Club, who regularly attend club meetings in American gear.

And before Anthony left Bolton to travel to Clacton with his mother he often attended club meetings at Bradford Ward Labour Club.

Single mum Miss Trigg and Anthony moved from Deane to start a new life in June.

At the end of July they died in a house blaze near Clacton sea front.

Essex detectives are still hunting the arsonist.

Mourners will walk in the funeral cortege from Mr and Mrs Trigg's home in Sixth Avenue to the cemetery for a short grave side ceremony at 10.30am.

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