Two funeral business owners from Hampshire are charged with fraud and preventing lawful burial.

Two individuals, Richard Elkin, 48, and Hayley Bell, 41, from Gosport, Hampshire, have been charged with preventing lawful burial and fraud following a police investigation into their funeral business. The investigation was triggered by a report on December 10, 2023. Elkin is also charged with possessing pepper spray and making a false instrument. They are scheduled to appear in court on December 19. Police have asked the public to avoid speculation.

November 20, 2024
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