Three Held Over 39 Dead in Essex Lorry Tragedy Freed on Bail

Three suspects tied to the horrific deaths of 39 people found in a Grays lorry have been released on bail. A 38-year-old man and woman from Warrington were arrested in Cheshire on Friday, 25 October. Later that day, a 46-year-old man from Northern Ireland was detained at Stansted Airport.

Suspended But Still Under Investigation

All three were questioned on suspicion of manslaughter and conspiracy to traffic people. The Warrington pair have been bailed until 11 November, while the Northern Ireland man remains on bail until 13 November.

Man from Northern Ireland Faces Court

Maurice Robinson, 25, from Laurel Drive in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, is set to appear at chelmsford/" title="Chelmsford" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Monday, 28 October). He faces 39 counts of manslaughter, plus charges of conspiracy to traffic people, conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration, and money laundering.

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