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

Authorities are currently in talks with the relatives of 163 individuals who may be linked to the human remains discovered at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, as reported by The Guardian.

In a shocking turn of events, a total of 35 bodies were unearthed from the company’s premises on Hessle Road back in March.

Following the discovery, a 46-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were taken into custody on suspicion of offences including prevention of a lawful and decent burial, fraud by false representation, and fraud by abuse of position.

Humberside police released a statement saying, “As a result of inquiries, 163 families have now been identified, and officers have been reaching out to them to provide updates and discuss the available options.”

Assistant Chief Constable Thom Mcloughlin, who is spearheading the investigation, stated to The Guardian, “In the past two weeks, my team has been actively engaging with the families associated with this investigation.

“We have been updating them on the recovery of ashes and arranging personal meetings to offer support and discuss the processes and choices available to them.

“Our priority has been the families involved, and we have refrained from sharing this information publicly until we could make initial contact, as we understand the sensitivity and privacy of the matter.”