No criminal prosecution will be brought over the death of a "human cannonball" stuntman from the Isle of Man. Matthew Cranch died after being fired up to 40ft into the air at a daredevil show in front of hundreds of spectators in Kent.
A safety net intended to break the 23 year old's fall failed during Scott May's Daredevil Stunt Show at the Kent County Showground in Detling in April last year.
A Kent police spokesman said: "The case has been referred to the local authority."
Witnesses estimated that Mr Cranch was launched between 30 and 40ft into the air by the cannon before falling head-first to his death.
Friends described him as a "loveable character" and a "true gent who had time for anyone and everyone". An inquest into his death has yet to be held.
Mark Cavendish wins 18th stage of the Tour de France
Mark Cavendish crosses the finish line Credit: PA
Mark Cavendish from the Isle of Man has won the 18th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 222.5 kilometers (138.3 miles). It started in Blagnac and finished in Brive-la-Gaillarde, today.
The session is underway on Tynwald Hill Credit: ITV Andy Bonner
The Isle of Man is celebrating Tynwald Day. The Manx Parliament will be held in open session on Tynwald Hill. All the new bills agreed over the past year will be read out, both in Manx and English so they can become law. Thousands of people from around the island are attending the ceremony.
The Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man Adam Wood in procession to Tynwald Hill Credit: ITV Andy BonnerBig crowds for Tynwald Day on the Isle of Man Credit: ITV Andy Bonner
Isle of Man could partially-own home of James Bond
Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, which could be partially-owned by the Isle of Man Credit: Steve Parsons / PA Wire
If the Tynwald on the Isle of Man votes to buy a share of Pinewood Studios, it would be buying a big slice of film history.
The studio complex, which is in Buckinghamshire, is where the James Bond films are shot. It has also been used to film parts of the Harry Potter movies.
If the deal goes ahead, the company behind Pinewood would also advise the Isle of Man Government how they could best invest the island's media development fund and improve the film industry.
The latest James Bond film, Skyfall, is being filmed at Pinewood Credit: ITV
The government of the Isle of Man is to acquire a stake in Pinewood Shepperton Studios for £24million.
The deal would see Pinewood, home of the James Bond films, taking on the role of adviser for the island's £25 million film and TV investment fund for five years.
The Isle of Man has been active in film and television production since 1995, investing £170m in 97 productions.
The plane carrying the torch has just touched down at the Isle of Man airport. The relay will begin in Douglas at 10.25, before heading to Laxey, Onchan, Ballasalla and Castletown. More details to follow.
