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Jurors in Jersey gas explosion trial told there is no time pressure to reach a verdict
Overview
Jurors deliberating in the trial regarding the fatal gas explosion at Haut du Mont flats in Jersey on 10 December 2022 have been informed by Judge Andrew Oldland that there is no pressure of time to return their verdicts. Three gas workers deny 10 counts of gross negligence manslaughter, and gas company Island Energy denies health and safety breaches following the blast which resulted in 10 deaths.
Key points
- Jurors have been told by Judge Andrew Oldland that there is no time pressure to reach a verdict in the trial.
- Ten people died following the gas explosion at Haut du Mont flats in Jersey on 10 December 2022.
- Gas workers Neil Armstrong, John Wright and Lee Ward deny 10 counts of gross negligence manslaughter.
- Gas company Island Energy has pleaded not guilty to health and safety breaches.
- The prosecution argued that the workers ignored the purpose of a pressure test, while the defence argued there was no obvious risk of death.