More Human Remains Found At Bosley Blast Scene

Police searching the scene of an huge explosion at a factory in Cheshire have found more human remains.

Four employees at Wood Treatment Ltd in Bosley were unaccounted for after a series of blasts destroyed the mill on July 17 and emergency teams have been searching the "extremely complex scene" for the victims.

The remains of three of the workers were earlier recovered and identified but it is not known whether the latest find relates to the fourth victim.

The unaccounted workers have been named as William Barks, 51; Dorothy Bailey, 62; Jason Shingler, 38; and Derek Moore, 62.

Cheshire Police said: "Officers from Cheshire Constabulary, Cheshire Fire & Rescue and the Urban Search and Rescue team have recovered remains, which were removed and taken to the Royal Liverpool Hospital for post-mortem examination.

"This was undertaken this afternoon and further forensic tests are required for identification purposes.

"Investigators from the police, fire and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) continue to work on site to establish the cause of the incident.

"This has been an extremely difficult and distressing time for all involved, and especially for the families of the victims.

"A number of agencies have provided support for the community in the wake of this devastating incident.

"Additionally, the officers from the different emergency services have acted with great courage and it has been heartening to see the community rally round together to support not only the recovery effort, but also each other and the families of the victims."

It has emerged there were two previous fires at the site in 2010 and 2012, and there were recent complaints about sawdust and noise.