CPS to consider charges in Legacy case
Police investigating a Hull funeral director have handed a file containing more than 13,000 exhibits to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
After receiving “Care for the deceased”March 6, 2024.
Humberside Police Assistant Chief Constable Tom McLaughlin said the family had been informed of the developments, which followed a “meticulous 10-month investigation”.
Two people arrested last year in connection with the investigation remain on bail.
The CPS will now review the evidence file and consider whether to lay charges.
ACC McLoughlin said it had been a “comprehensive and lengthy” investigation “as we handled each inquiry diligently and sensitively with families suffering countless grief, heartache and pain”.
He thanked the family for their “unwavering patience and cooperation.”
Their support is “invaluable” as officers gather information “in hopes of finding the answers they want and deserve.”
ACC McLoughlin said police remained “committed to putting those affected families at the heart of this investigation”.
A 46-year-old man was arrested on March 9 last year on suspicion of obstructing a lawful and decent burial, fraud by false representation and fraud by abuse of power.
A 54-year-old woman was arrested in July on suspicion of money laundering.
Both Still granted conditional bail by the policestrength confirmed.
Emma Hardy, MP for Hull West and Haltenprice, thanked officers for their “meticulous work”.
She said: “For those affected by these horrific crimes it has been a long time coming so I am sure this news will come as a relief.”
“I want to pay tribute to those who have been affected. You have shown us what resilience and community really means in the most difficult of circumstances.”
Julie Butcher, senior operations manager at Victim Support, said the charity would continue to provide support to those affected, including through a dedicated phone number 08082811136.
