A dad has spoken of the terrifying moment his ice cream van was smashed up with a butcher's knife - whilst he was inside the vehicle.
11.05.2023 - 13:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after four Vietnamese men were killed in a devastating mill fire.
Uoc Van Nguyen, 31, Cuong Van Chu, 39, Duong Van Nguyen, 29, and 21-year-old Nam Thanh Lee died after a blaze broke out at the Bismark House mill on Bower Street in Oldham on May 7 last year. It wasn't until demolition work began on the site that workers uncovered human remains on July 23.
Police believe the men are likely to have been victims of modern-day slavery. Officers also found evidence part of the mill was being used as a cannabis farm.
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Today (May 11), police said a 34-year-old man had been arrested in connection with their deaths. The man is being quizzed by detectives on suspicion of manslaughter, cultivation of cannabis and participation in the activities of an organised crime group.
Officers made the arrest as they also carried out multiple raids at five homes and two commercial properties in Oldham and Ashton-under-Lyne. Two men who were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and other offences in connection with the case were released on bail last year.
They remain on bail, police said today. Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Davies said: "Though a year has passed since the fire and nine months since the discovery of these men’s remains, the criminal investigation is still very much open.
"Behind the scenes, a team of detectives have been speaking to witnesses and reviewing evidence – leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to find answers for the bereaved.
"We are really thankful to those who have assisted us with our enquiries so far but know that it is highly likely there are
A dad has spoken of the terrifying moment his ice cream van was smashed up with a butcher's knife - whilst he was inside the vehicle.
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