Police take no action over death of lawyer hit by William Hill sign in Camden Town
Jacob Marx and girlfriend Natalie Chung - Credit: Archant
Police have decided not to bring criminal charges over the tragic death of a young lawyer who was killed by a falling William Hill shop sign.
The scene of the tragedy - Credit: Archant
New Zealander Jacob Marx, 27, was struck by the 30ft metal sign as he walked past the bookmaker in Camden Road, Camden Town, on Monday, January 28. He died in hospital a short time later.
Detectives were looking into the matter after being passed a report of a Camden Council investigation.
Their decision not to take any action came on the advice of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) after a pre-inquest review hearing held at St Pancras Coroner’s Court last Monday (October 6).
A two-week jury inquest is scheduled to begin on January 12.
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A Camden police spokesman said: “Officers did seek advice from the CPS with regard to possible charges. It was deemed by the CPS that the threshold for charges was not met in relation to this incident.”
However, the coroner could refer the matter back to police in the event of a ruling of unlawful killing.
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A spokesman for Camden Council said its health and safety team continues to investigate.
