Legacy Independent Funeral Directors: Police 'unable to identify human ashes'

Police say they have been unable to identify any of the human ashes recovered from a funeral firm at the centre of a major investigation.

The ashes, along with 35 bodies, were removed from Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull last month after police received a report of concern about the "care of the deceased".Humberside Police said they had been in contact with the families of all of those whose bodies had been moved.

“Whilst the expert opinion provides us with assurance that the proper crematorium process had been followed, unfortunately, given the high temperature required to carry out a cremation, the DNA will have been broken down and degraded to such a level, that we would not be able to recover a meaningful DNA profile."This will, of course, be devastating news for families and loved ones and you have my heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.

The force said it had received a “significant number of calls” over suspected financial and fraudulent activity.Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.

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