More than a month on, investigations are still underway into what caused the deaths of pest control workers Jon Collins and Neil Moon, found dead at Banham Poultry in Attleborough on the 4^th of October.

Police were called to the scene at around 1.10am as well as two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, an air ambulance and three hazardous area response teams. A gas leak from a nearby refrigerator was identified as a potential line of inquiry, but was not believed to be a threat to the wider public.

The deaths occurred a day after it was announced the factory was up for sale, threatening the future of more than 1000 workers.

  Speaking to the BBC, a spokesperson from Banham Poultry said they were “deeply saddened” and sending their “deepest condolences” to family and friends. They added they were working closely with the police and the local health authorities to determine what happened, as well as conducting an internal investigation.

A statement on the Norfolk Police website the day after the incident revealed the investigation taking place between the police and the Health and Safety Executive. It also said a post mortem examination would take place to discover the cause of the men’s deaths, and specialist investigators were examining the gas leak at the scene to determine whether it could be linked.

Richard Pummell, owner of local company Express Pest Control, told the Eastern Daily Press it had “taken them all by shock and dismay that something like this can happen on our own doorstep,” and it was “an extremely sad day.”

Last week, the funeral of 34-year-old Jon Collins took place at Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial Park in Hainford. Mr Collins lived in Watton with his fiancé and three children. His main interests in music and fishing were incorporated into the service, which included songs by Slipknot and KoRn and a fish tribute made of leaves.

No further information has been released regarding the state of the investigations.

Frances Butler