Third arrest made over Legacy funeral home scandal

A third person has been woman has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into Legacy Funeral Directors in Hull and East Yorkshire.

A 54 year old woman is being questioned in police custody after been arrested today (3rd July) on suspicion of money laundering as part of a pre-planned operation in connection with the investigation.

A 46 year old man who was on bail following his arrest in March has also been arrested today (3rd July) on suspicion of theft, making or supplying articles for use in frauds and offences under the Financial Services Act – he remains in police custody

And a 23 year old woman who was also arrested in March remains on police bail.

Humberside Police received a report on Wednesday, 6 March, expressing a concern about the storage and management processes relating to care of the deceased in the funeral homes. Since then, three people have been arrested in connection with the case.

Assistant Chief Constable Thom McLoughlin said:

“This remains an extremely complex and sensitive investigation and we continue to follow all lines of enquiry and seek answers for the families involved and those affected by this report.

“Three people have now been arrested as part of the investigation, two are in our custody and one remains on police bail whilst investigations continue.

“As we enter the fourth month since the initial report came in to us, we continue to keep the families, friends and everyone affected at the heart of everything we do and are committed to working with partners to ensure that they receive the help and support that they need.

“If you do have any concerns or feel impacted by any element of the ongoing investigation, please don’t hesitate to call the Victim Support 24-hour independent helpline on 0808 281 1136.”