Didcot demolition disaster probe enters tenth year

Sunday marked the ninth anniversary of the tragedy on February 23 2016 which value the lives of Ken Cresswell, John Shaw, Michael Collings and Christopher Huxtable.

Thames Valley Police continues to be main the probe alongside the Well being and Security Government.

The power stated it’s “assured that we’re transferring in direction of the latter levels of our enquiries.”

Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs stated: “We in the present day pay tribute to the 4 males who misplaced their lives following the partial collapse at Didcot Energy Station and my ideas stay with the households of Michael Collings, Ken Cresswell, Christopher Huxtable and John Shaw.

“Our devoted joint investigation group continues to make significant progress on this extremely advanced case which is actively investigating offences of company manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter and Well being and Security at Work Act offences.

“The dimensions of the investigation is sort of unprecedented: So far, the investigation group has collated and analysed over 6,500 displays, 90,000 photographs, and 230,000 digital media artefacts. Over 180 hours of video recorded witness and suspect interviews have been carried out, along with the two,812 statements taken.

“The investigation group additionally continues to conduct additional interviews and, whereas we can’t put a particular timeframe on when the investigation will conclude, we’re assured that we’re transferring in direction of the latter levels of our enquiries.

“Our officers proceed to offer common updates to the households on the investigation progress, in addition to to the Crown Prosecution Service.

“We stay completely dedicated to investigating what occurred at Didcot and offering the solutions the households deserve. I wish to thank them for his or her ongoing and unwavering help.”