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Daily Mirror
13-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Young mum dies on her birthday after two tonnes of bricks fall on her from crane
Michaela Boor was killed when a pallet of bricks weighing more than two tonnes fell from a crane on a building site in Bethnal Green, East London as a developer and four men face manslaughter charges A young woman was killed after a pallet containing more than two tonnes of bricks fell 70ft from a crane as she walked past a building site, as a developer and four men now face manslaughter charges over the death. Michaela Boor died in the tragedy in March 2018 when she walked along the pavement on the corner of Burdett Road in Bethnal Green, East London and passers-by rushed to help the young mum. They performed CPR until the air ambulance arrived on the scene and rushed Kayla to hospital where she turned 29 while she was fighting for life in hospital, but died two days later. Higgins Homes Plc is accused of corporate manslaughter and a health and safety offence. Thomas Anstis, 68, Stephen Coulson, 68, Dawood Mann, 59, and Alexander McInnes 32, are accused of one count of gross negligence manslaughter and a health and safety offence and are due at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 16. Malcolm McHaffie, head of the Crown Prosecution Service's special crime division, said: "Following a review of the evidence from the Metropolitan Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), we have authorised criminal charges against a company and four individuals in relation to the death of 30-year-old Michaela Boor in 2018. "Ms Boor died after being struck by falling bricks as she walked on the pavement past a building site on the corner of Burdett Road in Bow, east London, on March 27 2018. "Higgins Homes Plc has been charged with corporate manslaughter and a Health and Safety at Work Act offence, while Thomas Anstis, 68, Stephen Coulson, 68, Dawood Mann, 59, and Alexander McInnes 32, have each been charged with a single count of gross negligence manslaughter and offences under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.' The Metropolitan Police said Higgins Homes Plc, a construction company that develops and builds properties across London and the south east, was charged by postal requisition on Wednesday, May 7. Crane operator McInnes and site manager Anstis were charged on May 8, while crane supervisor Maan and Coulson, who was responsible for compiling the lifting plan for the site, were charged on April 30. Specialist officers from the Metropolitan Police continue to support Michaela's family, the force said.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Manslaughter charges over woman killed by bricks
A construction company and four men are to face manslaughter charges over the death of a woman who was killed seven years ago when she was hit by a pallet of bricks that fell from a crane. Michaela Boor died on her 29th birthday in hospital, one day after she was struck by two tonnes of material on the corner of Burdett Road in Mile End, east London, on 27 March 2018. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said Higgins Homes PLC had been charged with corporate manslaughter and a Health and Safety at Work Act offence. Thomas Anstis and Stephen Coulson, both 68, Dawood Mann, 59, and Alexander McInnes, 32, have each been charged with a single count of gross negligence manslaughter. They have also all been charged with offences under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 16 June. The Met Police said specialist officers would continue to support Ms Boor's family. Higgins Homes describes itself as having "designed, built and managed a wide portfolio of new build and sensitively considered conversion and restoration projects across London, Essex, Hertfordshire and Sussex". Malcolm McHaffie, head of the CPS's special crime division, said: "The CPS reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against these defendants are now active and that they have the right to a fair trial. "It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings." Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to HM Courts and Tribunals Service
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Four charged after mum, 29, killed by falling bricks on building site as she dropped young son off at nursery
Tragic mum had only got engaged two weeks before horror TRAGIC END Four charged after mum, 29, killed by falling bricks on building site as she dropped young son off at nursery Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOUR people have been charged after a newly-engaged mum was killed by falling bricks on a building site. Michaela Boor was hit by a pallet that fell from a 100ft crane on a building site in Mile End, East London. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Michaela Boor was killed by falling bricks Credit: Social Media - Refer to Source 4 She had dropped her son off at nursery when the horror unfolded Credit: Jamie Lorriman - The Sun The 29-year-old, who had got engaged just two weeks before, was rushed to hospital but tragically died on March 29, 2018. Now building company Higgins Homes PLC has been charged with corporate manslaughter and offences under Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Four men have also been charged with gross negligence manslaughter and health and safety offences following the horror. They are crane operator Alexander McInnes, 32, crane supervisor Dawood Maan, 59, Stephen Coulson, 68, who was responsible for compiling the lifting plan for the site, and site manager Thomas Anstis, 68. Read more news CRUEL LIES I was forced out of my job as NHS nurse after patient claimed he got me pregnant All of the defendants are set to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 16. Michaela, who ran a jewellery company, was struck by the bricks after she dropped her young son off at nursery in Tower Hamlets. She died in hospital two days later after suffering catastrophic head injuries. Malcolm McHaffie, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service's Special Crime Division, said: 'Following a review of the evidence from the Metropolitan Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), we have authorised criminal charges against a company and four individuals in relation to the death of 30-year-old Michaela Boor in 2018. 'Ms Boor died after being struck by falling bricks as she walked on the pavement past a building site on the corner of Burdett Road in Bow, east London, on 27 March 2018. 'The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against these defendants are now active and that they have the right to a fair trial. 'It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.' 4 The bricks are understood to have fallen from a pallet being carried by a crane Credit: Jamie Lorriman - The Sun
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Four charged after mum, 29, killed by falling bricks on building site as she dropped young son off at nursery
FOUR people have been charged after a newly-engaged mum was killed by falling bricks on a building site. Michaela Boor was hit by a pallet that fell from a 100ft crane on a building site in Mile End, East London. Advertisement 4 Michaela Boor was killed by falling bricks Credit: Social Media - Refer to Source 4 She had dropped her son off at nursery when the horror unfolded Credit: Jamie Lorriman - The Sun The 29-year-old, who had got engaged just two weeks before, was rushed to hospital but tragically died on March 29, 2018. Now building company Higgins Homes PLC has been charged with corporate manslaughter and offences under Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Four men have also been charged with gross negligence manslaughter and health and safety offences following the horror . They are crane operator Alexander McInnes, 32, crane supervisor Dawood Maan, 59, Stephen Coulson, 68, who was responsible for compiling the lifting plan for the site, and site manager Thomas Anstis, 68. Advertisement Read more news All of the defendants are set to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 16. Michaela, who ran a jewellery company, was struck by the bricks after she dropped her young son off at nursery in Tower Hamlets. She died in hospital two days later after suffering catastrophic head injuries. Malcolm McHaffie, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service's Special Crime Division, said: 'Following a review of the evidence from the Metropolitan Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), we have authorised criminal charges against a company and four individuals in relation to the death of 30-year-old Michaela Boor in 2018. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive 'Ms Boor died after being struck by falling bricks as she walked on the pavement past a building site on the corner of Burdett Road in Bow, east London, on 27 March 2018. 'The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against these defendants are now active and that they have the right to a fair trial. 'It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.' 4 The bricks are understood to have fallen from a pallet being carried by a crane Credit: Jamie Lorriman - The Sun Advertisement 4 Michaela was rushed to hospital but died two days later Credit: Jamie Lorriman - The Sun
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Construction company and four men charged with manslaughter over mother's falling bricks death in east London
A developer and four individuals have been charged with manslaughter over the death of a woman killed by falling bricks from an east London building site. Michaela Boor was on her way to her son Kieran's nursery on March 27, 2018 when the pallet of bricks fell five storeys from a Higgins Home building development on Burdett Road in Bethnal Green. Ms Boor was found lying among the rubble at around 9.30am, she was resuscitated at the scene by paramedics, but died in hospital two days later. Her family made the painful decision to turn off her life support the day after her birthday. On Monday, the Crown Prosecution Service announced that criminal charges are now being brought, after a seven-year investigation. The construction company and four workers on the site have been charged. 'Following a review of the evidence from the Metropolitan Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), we have authorised criminal charges against a company and four individuals in relation to the death of 30-year-old Michaela Boor in 2018', said Malcolm McHaffie, head of the CPS's Special Crime Division. 'Ms Boor died after being struck by falling bricks as she walked on the pavement past a building site on the corner of Burdett Road in Bow, east London, on 27 March 2018. 'Higgins Homes PLC has been charged with corporate manslaughter and a Health and Safety at Work Act offence, while Thomas Anstis, 68, Stephen Coulson, 68, Dawood Mann, 59, and Alexander McInnes 32, have each been charged with a single count of gross negligence manslaughter and offences under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. 'The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against these defendants are now active and that they have the right to a fair trial. 'It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.' The defendants are due to appear at Westminster magistrates court on June 16. The Metropolitan Police said McInnes, of Islington, was a crane operator on the day of the incident, Maan, of Ashford Kent, was the crane supervisor, Coulson, of Hemel Hempstead, was 'responsible for compiling the lifting plan for the site', and Anstis, of Banstead, was the site manager and temporary works coordinator. Ms Boor's mother Alaina Selby spoke out in 2022 about delays in the investigation, seeking 'closure'. 'We can't move on and for me, each year is getting worse,' she told The Standard. 'Kieran is eight now and he starts to notice things. He says 'why can't we walk past the building, nanny?'… I always tell him to cross the road.'
