The investigation into Legacy Funeral Directors continues with the latest update provided by Assistant Chief Constable Thom McLoughlin.
Humberside Police launched an investigation into Legacy Funeral Directors in March after they received a report of concern for the storage and management processes relating to care of the deceased in their premises in Hull and the East Riding.
In an update today ACC McLoughlin said:
“This investigation is by far the most challenging and complex due to the vast number of people who have been affected, and who continue to try to come to terms with the grief and the enormity of what has happened.
“We are at a stage now where we are in consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and discussions have been taking place between specialist CPS lawyers and ourselves in respect of the investigation.
“Based on these discussions and on reviewing the evidence as part of the investigation, our Senior Investigating Officer has made the decision that a woman arrested in March this year, is now no longer a suspect and has been released from bail with no further action to be taken.
“The families of the 35 deceased have been updated and contact made with other families who have been affected to advise of the update.
“Every strand of this investigation carries an untold amount of grief, heartache and distress for those who have been affected, and we will always provide updates as and when we are able to about the progression and next steps, after those who have been so deeply affected are informed first.
“A man arrested in March and a woman arrested in July, remain on conditional police bail as enquiries continue.
“I want to offer my assurance that our dedicated investigation team continue to work tirelessly to gather and assess evidence, and work is continually ongoing in the preparation of our casefile for submission to the CPS.
“I would please ask people to remember that at the heart of this investigation are devastated families, loved ones and friends, and getting them the answers and justice they desperately need and deserve will always remain our priority.”
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