Sussex Police’s bid for footage of Shoreham crash pilot’s interview blocked
Legal battle has delayed inquest proceedings
POLICE investigating the Shoreham air show tragedy have been blocked from seeing interviews with the pilot Andy Hill.
Sussex Police went to the High Court to have the films released but were refused yesterday.
But footage from two cockpit cameras on the 1955 Hawker Hunter jet will be handed over.
The force had been locked in the legal battle for their release since July.
It has delayed the inquest due to be heard last month. It now might not take place until 2018.
Mr Hill, 52, was questioned under caution by police last December.
Material gathered by the AAIB is usually treated as confidential to ensure witnesses can speak freely.
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Det Ch Insp Paul Rymarz said the force was pleased the court had granted access to "some of the material" it was seeking for its investigation.
He said: "We understand that legally this case is without precedent in England and Wales and we accept the reasons why our request has not been granted in full.”
"We remain committed to finding answers for the families and friends of those who died."