POLICE IN England investigating the death of jockey Jamie Kyne are anxious to trace two people seen on CCTV close to the scene of the fire which claimed the life of the young Galway man and another apprentice rider.
Yorkshire police say four people captured on CCTV near Buckrose Court, in Norton, have come forward following an appeal. But now police investigating the fire which claimed the life of the 18-year-old from Kiltrogue, Claregalway, and Jan Wilson (19) from Scotland, want to speak to a man and a woman seen separately close to the scene of the fire.
Det Supt Alan Carey, who is leading the investigation, said: “I now hope to locate the people and the occupants of the black saloon car seen in the latest pieces of CCTV footage recorded 25 minutes and 14 minutes prior to the tragic event that morning.
“As well as these particular individuals, it is vital that we speak to everybody who was in the vicinity of the fire scene between 1.45am and 2.15am on Saturday, September 5th.
“Even the smallest piece of information or a vague recollection of odd or suspicious behaviour could make a big difference. At the very least we need to eliminate possible witnesses as part of this thorough and detailed investigation,” said Det Supt Carey.
A 37-year-old local man who was arrested in connection with the investigation remains on police bail while the investigation continues.
Meanwhile, hundreds of mourners were told on Saturday at his funeral Mass that Mr Kyne was destined for greatness.
James Hetherton, a racehorse trainer and owner in England, who had introduced the jockey to one of Britain’s top trainers, John Quinn, just 15 months ago, said he had created an enormous impression since arriving in Britain.
Mr Kyne was apprenticed to the Quinn stable at the time of his death. Mr Hetherton said he had really known Mr Kyne for just 15 months, but was in no doubt that he was born to be a champion.
“He loved Malton, he owned the place and next year the Apprentice Championship was his for the taking. He was an immense credit to himself and his family,” said Mr Hetherton. The entire racing community and the ordinary people of Malton all came to say goodbye, he said.
Our Lady of Knock Church in Lackagh, Co Galway, was packed for his funeral and hundreds more stood in silence outside.
Prayers were offered for Jan Wilson, the 19-year-old Scottish apprentice who also died in the fire.
Items symbolising his life were taken to the altar. They included his jockey’s whip, the blue jersey of his Cregmore school hurling team.
Afterwards, children from Cregmore National School and the local Turloughmore Hurling Club formed a guard of honour.