Man still on bail three weeks after industrial incident in Rotherham which took beloved dad's life
Both police and the Health and Safety Executive are investigating
A man who had been arrested after a following an industrial incident which resulted in the death of a former serviceman remains on police bail - close to three weeks later.
Ant Butcher died at the age of 36 following the incident on Todwick Road, in the Dinnington area of Rotherham, on Wednesday, August 12.
On the day of his death a 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and driving offences.
South Yorkshire Police have confirmed that the individual remains on police bail as investigations continue.
The Health and Safety Executive has also confirmed that it has started an investigation, but police remain the main agency involved in enquiries.
Police said at the time of the incident: “At 11am on Wednesday, August 12 we were called to reports of an injured man at a premises on Todwick Road, Dinnington.
“It is reported the man was injured in a collision with a side loader.
“Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man, who was in his 30s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and other driving offences. He has since been bailed.”