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Employee Electrocuted in the Shower Due to a Tampered Meter
London business owner caused employee’s death when he bypassed the electricity meter.
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The Cost of Energy Theft for Innocent People in the UK
Energy theft costs us all. What would you do with an extra £50 per bill?
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Electricity Heist in Lincolnshire Supermarket
Over £30,000 worth of electricity was stolen in an extremely dangerous case of meter tampering in a supermarket in Boston, Lincolnshire.
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Electricity Fraud Sparks Fire Risk in Nottinghamshire Pub
A pub was put at risk of explosion due to having its electricity meter bypassed.
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Electrical Fire Caused by a Bypassed Electricity Meter
A son who tried to save money – and ended up causing his mother’s death
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Harvey Tyrrell: A Preventable Pub Electrocution Tragedy
Learn about the tragic case of Harvey Tyrrell, the pub electrocution incident that led to safety law discussions in the UK.
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