Thom Mcloughlin : “Police Meet Families of 163 in Ashes Probe”

During the month of March, a total of 35 bodies were discovered on the premises of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hessle Road, Hull. The shocking revelation has led to a thorough investigation by the Humberside police.

Following the discovery, a 46-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of prevention of a lawful and decent burial, fraud by false representation, and fraud by abuse of position. The Humberside police have been diligently working on the case, with Assistant Chief Constable Thom Mcloughlin leading the investigation.

In a statement released by Humberside police, it was revealed that 163 families have been identified in connection to the investigation. Officers have been reaching out to these families to provide updates on the situation and discuss the available options for them.

Assistant Chief Constable Thom Mcloughlin stated, “Over the last two weeks, my officers have been making contact with the families identified as part of the investigation. This has been to provide an update on the ashes recovered and to arrange personal meetings with them, to offer further support and discuss in detail the process that has taken place and the options available to them.”

He added, “We have waited to provide this update publicly until initial contact could be made, as understandably the families are our priority and the information is personal and private to them.”