HSE Takes Over Investigation into George Gilbey’s Fatal Roof Fall

THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) are to take over the investigation into the death of George Gilbey who fell to his death from a roof on 27 March 2024.

The former C4 Googlebox TV programme star suffered traumatic injuries to his head and torso and died in Shoeburyness, Essex.

Essex police have finished their investigation into the death and HSE will now examine the circumstances of the fatal fall.

George Gilbey’s Fatal Roof Fall

Coroner’s officer Deborah Frost told an initial inquest that the 40-year-old had been working on a roof when he fell through a plastic skylight, landing on the ground below.

Two men who were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in relation to the death will face no further police action, Essex Police said.

They confirmed that the criminal investigation remains open but will be now led by HSE.

HSE Inspector Natalie Prince said: “We have been a part of this inquiry from the outset, and we will continue to thoroughly investigate George’s tragic death as the lead agency.

“This will aim to establish if there have been any breaches of health and safety law.

“We are in regular contact with George’s family and our thoughts remain with them at this time.”

George Gilbey starred in Googlebox alongside his parents, between 2013 and 2018, and he also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2014.

The self-employed electrician, 40, underwent a post-mortem examination which found his injuries were “consistent with a fall from height”.

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