Shoreham airshow pilot investigated for manslaughter

Detectives have confirmed the pilot of the Shoreham Airshow disaster plane is being investigated for manslaughter.

Eleven men died after the Hawker Hunter came down on the a27 in August last year.

It’s now been revealed police are considering charges against the pilot Andy Hill.

It comes as detectives investigating the disaster will go to the High Court next week to try and get access to cockpit recordings and other material.

Mr Hill was in a coma after the incident and been interviewed once under caution by police.