Bicester Motion response to police’s fire investigation

Thames Valley Police concluded its investigation into the fire on Buckingham Road, Bicester, on May 15, 2025, and handed it over to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to continue enquiries.

Firefighters Martyn Sadler, 38, and Jennie Logan, 30, and member of the public, Dave Chester, 57, sadly died after the fire at the business park which raged for hours, and two other firefighters were seriously injured.

L-R: Dave Chester, Martyn Sadler and Jennie Logan (Image: Family handouts)

Thames Valley Police concluded that, following a thorough investigation from the force’s major crime unit, alongside HSE, no referrals would be made to the Crown Prosecution Service to bring criminal charges relating to the tragic incident.

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Following the conclusion of the police investigation being released, Bicester Motion welcomed the progress in understanding what happened, and issued a short response.

Bicester Motion (Image: Ed Nix)

A spokesperson said: “Bicester Motion would like to acknowledge Thames Valley Police for its professionalism and diligence in conducting a thorough investigation following the tragic events of May 2025.

“As the investigation has now been formally handed over to the Health and Safety Executive and remains ongoing, Bicester Motion will not be providing further comment at this time.”

Thames Valley Police’s assistant chief constable Dennis Murray earlier confirmed the force is not seeking any prosecutions, and added: “Our thoughts will always be with the loved ones of Martyn Sadler, Jennie Logan and Dave Chester, as well as the injured firefighters.”