Police have charged 25-year-old Maurice Robinson (known as Mo) with 39 counts of manslaughter over the deaths of 39 people found on Wednesday in a trailer in Grays, Essex.
In a statement, Essex Police said: “The Crown Prosecution service has authorised Essex Police to charge a man in connection with the investigation into the deaths of 39 people whose bodies were found in Grays on Wednesday.
“Maurice Robinson, 25, of Laurel Drive, Craigavon, Northern Ireland, was arrested shortly after the discovery was made at the Waterglade Retail Park.
“He is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Monday 28 October charged with 39 counts of manslaughter, conspiracy to traffic people, conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and money laundering.
“Three other people have been arrested in connection with this investigation.
“A 38 year-old man and a 38-year-old woman from Warrington and a 48-year-old man from Northern Ireland, who were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to traffic people and manslaughter remain in custody.”
A police officer gives an update earlier on the investigation:
It follows the news that a fifth man wanted by Essex Police in connection with the investigation into the deaths had been arrested at Dublin Port.
Four other people arrested over the deaths remain in custody.
