Territorial police force policing East Riding of Yorkshire, Hull, and parts of Lincolnshire
Chief Constable Chris Noble has resigned just before a misconduct hearing, with a panel ruling the allegations proven but reporting restrictions apply. Becky Riggs remains acting chief constable as oversight calls intensify around police leadership selection.
Robert Bush has been jailed for 20 years at Hull Crown Court after pleading guilty to 67 offences linked to Legacy Independent Funeral Directors. Police uncovered 35 bodies and more than 100 sets of ashes stored in deplorable conditions, with victims recounting misidentified ashes, fraud, and fake funeral plans. The case has spurred calls for tighter regulation of the UK funeral industry.
A 13-year-old boy has died after entering the water at Hornsea, East Yorkshire. Emergency services launched a large-scale search, and a body was recovered early this morning. The death is not treated as suspicious; the family has been informed and supported by authorities.