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10/02/2004
Two bailed following deaths of cockle-pickers
Two people who were arrested following the deaths of 19 cockle pickers who drowned in Morecambe Bay last week have been released on police bail today.
The pair voluntarily attended a police station yesterday afternoon. They are due to reappear at a police station on April 12.
Nineteen people – 17 men and two women – drowned in Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, after being trapped by rising tides while out picking cockles on Thursday evening.
On Sunday, three men and two women were arrested in Liverpool on suspicion of manslaughter. The five, who were among the 16 survivors of the tragedy, are still being questioned.
Detectives have said that they expect to make further searches and arrests in the coming days.
(gmcg)
The pair voluntarily attended a police station yesterday afternoon. They are due to reappear at a police station on April 12.
Nineteen people – 17 men and two women – drowned in Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, after being trapped by rising tides while out picking cockles on Thursday evening.
On Sunday, three men and two women were arrested in Liverpool on suspicion of manslaughter. The five, who were among the 16 survivors of the tragedy, are still being questioned.
Detectives have said that they expect to make further searches and arrests in the coming days.
(gmcg)
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Five arrested following deaths of cockle pickers
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Five arrested following deaths of cockle pickers
Five people have been arrested by police investigating the deaths of 19 cockle pickers who drowned in Morecambe Bay last week. Nineteen people – 17 men and two women – drowned in Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, after being trapped by rising tides while out picking cockles on Thursday evening.
12 March 2004
Man arrested over Morecambe cockle-picking deaths
A man has been arrested by police investigating the deaths of 20 cockle-pickers, who drowned in Morecambe Bay last month. The 33-year-old Chinese man was arrested in Liverpool last night on suspicion of manslaughter. He is being questioned by Lancashire police and is understood to have helped organise the cockle-picking on the day of the deaths.
Man arrested over Morecambe cockle-picking deaths
A man has been arrested by police investigating the deaths of 20 cockle-pickers, who drowned in Morecambe Bay last month. The 33-year-old Chinese man was arrested in Liverpool last night on suspicion of manslaughter. He is being questioned by Lancashire police and is understood to have helped organise the cockle-picking on the day of the deaths.
07 May 2004
Morecambe Bay body confirmed as cockle picker
Police have confirmed today that a badly decomposed body discovered on a beach in Morecambe Bay in Lancashire this week is that of another cockle picker drowned in February's tragedy. The body washed up near Bolton-le-Sands bringing the total number of deaths in February's tragedy to 21.
Morecambe Bay body confirmed as cockle picker
Police have confirmed today that a badly decomposed body discovered on a beach in Morecambe Bay in Lancashire this week is that of another cockle picker drowned in February's tragedy. The body washed up near Bolton-le-Sands bringing the total number of deaths in February's tragedy to 21.
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24 March 2006
Gang 'boss' convicted of cockling deaths
A 29-year-old man has been found guilty of the manslaughter of 21 cockle pickers who drowned at Morecambe Bay. Lin Liang Ren, from Liverpool, had denied being the head of the cockle picking operation, which brought over illegal immigrants to collect cockles, and denied the manslaughter charges.
Gang 'boss' convicted of cockling deaths
A 29-year-old man has been found guilty of the manslaughter of 21 cockle pickers who drowned at Morecambe Bay. Lin Liang Ren, from Liverpool, had denied being the head of the cockle picking operation, which brought over illegal immigrants to collect cockles, and denied the manslaughter charges.
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