Company and director found guilty of manslaughter

The HSE is urging companies to carry out full risk assessments following the prosecution of a company, IC Roofing Ltd, and its owner and director, Colin Cooper, at Hove Crown Court.

Mr Cooper pleaded guilty to breaches of health and safety law. He pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges, but a jury found him guilty of the manslaughter of Darren Hoofe. He will be sentenced on Tuesday 27 January.

On 29 November 2005, 20-year-old Darren Hoofe was employed by IC Roofing Ltd to carry ... (194 more words)

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