Fifth Arrest Made in Shocking 39 Lorry Deaths Probe

Mo Robinson Held in Custody

Police have arrested a fifth suspect in the grim investigation into the deaths of 39 people found locked in the back of a lorry. The driver discovered the bodies after opening the trailer. The new suspect, believed to be Mo Robinson, remains in custody as officers have secured extra time to question him.

Convoy of Lorries Carried Up to 100 People

Family members say the doomed lorry was part of a convoy of two other trucks, potentially carrying up to 100 migrants, all making the same route to Purfleet. Police confirmed all victims were recovered from the trailer and taken to Broomfield Hospital in chelmsford/" title="Chelmsford" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Chelmsford for examination.

Irish Police Arrest Another Key Suspect

Meanwhile, a man wanted by UK authorities in connection with the investigation was arrested by Irish Police at the Port of Dublin. This arrest adds to the growing net being cast across borders in this tragic case.

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