Firms to be prosecuted over chicken factory deaths

Jonathan Collins (left) and Neil Moon were found dead at Banham Poultry in Attleborough in 2018

Two companies are being prosecuted for corporate manslaughter following the deaths of two men at a chicken factory in 2018.

Neil Moon and Jonathan Collins were working for Banham Poultry at its Station Road site in Attleborough on 3 October 2018 as pest control subcontractors when they lost their lives.

Their deaths were investigated by Norfolk Police and the Health and Safety Executive.

The force said the Crown Prosecution Service had now authorised charges against the two companies.

Banham Poultry Limited, which went into administration in October 2018, and Air Products PLC are being prosecuted for corporate manslaughter and failing to discharge health and safety duties.

Norfolk Police said both companies were required to attend Norwich Magistrates Court on 9 July.