Woman "no longer a suspect" in investigation into East Yorkshire Funeral Directors

Humberside Police are now in consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), and discussions have been ongoing between specialist CPS lawyers and the police's team regarding the investigation.

A woman who was arrested in March this year is no longer a suspect and has been released from bail with no further action to be taken.

The investigation into Legacy Funeral Directors continues with the latest update provided by Assistant Chief Constable Thom McLoughlin, said:

“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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