Police remove items from Hull funeral directors at the centre of investigation

Police officers removed evidence bags from a lock-up area at Legacy Independent Funeral Services in Hull on Monday 11 March, after a major investigation was launched following reports of “concern for care of the deceased”. A 46-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of prevention of a lawful and decent burial, fraud by false representation and fraud by abuse of position. Humberside Police said officers have removed 34 bodies from Legacy Independent Funeral Directors and taken them to the mortuary in the city. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: