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Hull funeral home director Robert Bush in court facing 65 charges
Robert Bush faces charges including fraud and unlawful burial after police recovered 35 bodies and identified 163 families affected, sparking a major investigation into funeral home practices.
- On August 13, Robert Bush, a 47-year-old funeral director, stood trial at Hull Crown Court facing 65 charges connected to human remains discovered at his funeral home in Hull.
- Humberside Police launched a 10-month investigation in March last year after receiving a report expressing concern for the care of the deceased at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.
- Police removed 35 bodies and a quantity of ashes from Bush's Hessle Road premises and identified 163 families connected to the ashes amid widespread community distress.
- Robert Bush has been charged with 30 offenses related to obstructing lawful burials, 33 allegations of fraud involving false representation, one charge of fraudulent trading associated with funeral plans, and theft involving 12 charities such as the Salvation Army, and was released on bail pending a plea hearing scheduled for October 15.
- The case highlights concerns about funeral industry regulation and has prompted ongoing community support efforts, with legal proceedings expected to be emotionally challenging for families affected.
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