CAMDEN Council has been fined �40,000 over the death of a father-of-three who was electrocuted by a faulty security light. Ralph Kennedy, 24, of Royal College Street in Camden Town, died almost instantly when more than 240 volts passed through his body as

CAMDEN Council has been fined �40,000 over the death of a father-of-three who was electrocuted by a faulty security light.

Ralph Kennedy, 24, of Royal College Street in Camden Town, died almost instantly when more than 240 volts passed through his body as he worked on scaffolding on the Mayford estate in Somers Town.

The council pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey this week to breaching health and safety laws by failing to ensure sub-contracted staff were not exposed to risk.

Michael Scorer, the council's acting housing and adult social care boss, said: "We are extremely sorry for Mr Kennedy's tragic death in September 2006. We again offer our sincere condolence to his family for their loss.

"We take health and safety extremely seriously and accept the �40,000 fine. Following the incident we have worked very closely with the Health and Safety Executive to make the improvements recommended.