Humberside Police have announced that they have identified all 35 bodies removed from a funeral director in Hessle Road. The force has received more than 1,500 calls from families so far. Additionally, a quantity of ashes was taken alongside the bodies from Legacy Independent Funeral Directors. Police sources have said this has “truly been an awful incident.”
The force has confirmed that two people have been arrested by police on a number of charges but have since been released on bail, while inquiries continue. According to reports, the police are working closely with the National Crime Agency in their investigations. Humberside Police set up dedicated helpline numbers which will remain open for people to contact the police if they have any additional information or concerns.
Officers initially cordoned off three Legacy Independent Funeral Director sites. On 6 March, police were alerted about concerns relating to the storage, management and processes of the deceased people held at the premises. The police have since lifted all three premises in Hessle Road and Anlaby Road in Hull, and Beckside in Beverley, but a scene guard remains in place at the Hessle Road branch.
Assistant Chief Constable Thom McLoughlin expressed sympathies to the family members of the deceased, saying they were understandably burdened during this difficult time. A specialized team has been working round the clock, he added, to identify whether the recovered ashes are human or not. Police sources have said that in light of this distressing incident, dedicated helpline numbers have been set up which will remain open to provide support to people who come forward with any further information.
The force has not commented further on the matter under police investigation. Any person who has information that could assist the case is asked to contact the police as soon as possible
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