Fireworks Factory explosion

[Mobsta]

Im sure some of you remember the explosion, or possibly even heard it.
There was a thread on PH at the time, although I cant find it.

Apparently the Jury is out to consider the verdict.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/jury-co...

I would guess that, because the fireworks were contained illegally and unsafely, the fireworks owners are going to be found guilty over the deaths.

Anyone willing to hazard a guess as to the likely length of the sentence? I wonder how long it will take jurors to decide.

Edited by Mobsta on Friday 11th December 18:18

[Los Palmas 7]

I reckon they'll just let them off.

[Chrisgr31]

I know that Los was being funny but many a true word said in jest. I would not be surprised to hear them found Not Guilty.

Certainly it is rumoured that the owners of the factory are not nice people to deal with but they appear to have thrown enough mud at the Fire Brigade.

[Red Firecracker]

Chrisgr31 said:

Certainly it is rumoured that the owners of the factory are not nice people to deal with but they appear to have thrown enough mud at the Fire Brigade.

Rumour is a nasty thing. Mainly as it's often wrong. Which it is in this case.

[GingerWizard]

Los Palmas 7 said:

I reckon they'll just let them off.

beautiful!

[Mobsta]

Red Firecracker said:

Chrisgr31 said:

Certainly it is rumoured that the owners of the factory are not nice people to deal with but they appear to have thrown enough mud at the Fire Brigade.

Rumour is a nasty thing. Mainly as it's often wrong. Which it is in this case.

Do you know them personally, per chance?

[john_p]

Los Palmas 7 said:

I reckon they'll just let them off.

[Chrisgr31]

Red Firecracker said:

Chrisgr31 said:

Certainly it is rumoured that the owners of the factory are not nice people to deal with but they appear to have thrown enough mud at the Fire Brigade.

Rumour is a nasty thing. Mainly as it's often wrong. Which it is in this case.

Guess it depends on the circumstances of meeting them!

[FourWheelDrift]

Los Palmas 7 said:

I reckon they'll just let them off.

No I think they got them bang to rights.

[Red Firecracker]

Mobsta said:

Do you know them personally, per chance?

I've had many dealings with Festival and Alpha Fireworks.

Edited by Red Firecracker on Friday 11th December 19:09

[Mobsta]

Red Firecracker said:

Mobsta said:

Do you know them personally, per chance?

I've had many dealings with Festival and Alpha Fireworks.

I know them too. But would have to second Chrisgr31's comment. Dealings with them left me feeling nailed to the wall, going round and round in circles...

[Muntu]

Los Palmas 7 said:

I reckon they'll just let them off.

Comment of the decade

[Mobsta]

Looks like they have a verdict...
linky

[Gareth79]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/sussex/8415936....

"Martin Winter, 52, owner of Festival Fireworks UK Ltd, since renamed Alpha Fireworks Ltd, was jailed for seven years at Lewes Crown Court.

His son Nathan, 25, was jailed for five years. Both men had denied the charges."

[Mobsta]

3 minute video of the fire on this page here
I could be wrong, but I believe the chap holding the camera may have been one of the unfortunates who lost his life.

This is the video of the explosion, from 7 miles away.

Given that the on-site video was taken by fire crew, its unlikely footage of the up-close explosion will be released...

Edited by Mobsta on Wednesday 16th December 17:58