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Police issue update on Hull funeral firm after 35 bodies found

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Police investigating a Hull funeral firm say they have passed evidence to prosecutors so they can consider bringing charges.

Authorities unearthed 35 bodies and what are believed to be human ashes at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, =on Hessle Road, earlier in the year.

Two people are on police bail after being arrested during the 'meticulous' 10-month investigation by Humberside Police. Assistant Chief Constable Thom McLoughlin said: "The families of the 35 deceased have been informed by specialist-trained officers of this significant development and contact has also been made with other families affected. "The investigation has been comprehensive and lengthy as we have diligently and sensitively handled each line of enquiry with the families who have suffered an untold amount of grief, heartache and distress. "I would like to express my gratitude to the families, together with the wider community for their unwavering patience and co-operation.

Their support has been invaluable as we have gathered information in the hope of seeking the answers they want and deserve, for them, and their loved ones. “At this time, a man arrested in March and a woman arrested in July remain on conditional police bail.” The senior officer added: "In consultation with the CPS, we remain committed to keeping those families affected at the heart of this investigation and we will look to provide further updates about the progression of the case and the next steps, after those who have been so deeply affected have been informed." Scores of families have been given devastating news since the investigation began in March with bereaved relatives across Hull and East Yorkshire left questioning whether they have the ashes of their loved ones,

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