Apologies after health and safety case is adjourned

The family of a construction worker who was killed in 2013 have been told legal proceedings concerning a health and safety breach won’t be rushed.

55-year-old Douglas man Gareth Sowden died from crush injuries on May 1^st whilst working on a sewerage treatment site in Kirk Michael.

Tuke and Bell Limited and JCK Limited have been charged with failing to discharge duty – Tuke and Bell has admitted the charge.

JCK entered a not guilty plea and will now stand trial - both companies will next appear before the Court of General Gaol Delivery on August 21^st.

Deemster Montgomerie told the court today he appreciated the delay must be prolonging the family’s anguish but he wasn’t going to rush proceedings “for the sake of it”.