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Live Reporting

Dominic Howell and Paul Gribben

All times stated are UK

  1. Goodbye

    That's the end of our online live coverage today of the Shoreham plane crash.

    For more updates please click here.

  2. Pilot's friend pays tribute

    Neil McCarthy

    Neil McCarthy - a friend of pilot Andy Hill, who remains in a critical condition - said Andy was at "the top of his game" in terms of flying.

    He said the Hawker Hunters planes are "very safe" to fly.

    "It's difficult to say what has gone wrong...

    "It's the people on the ground I feel most sorry for, because as display pilots we do know there is a risk."

    He said the loop manoeuvre was regarded as "one of the most dangerous" moves to attempt.

  3. 'Really possible' death toll will rise

    Responding to questions about why the death toll is "highly likely" to be 11, Assistant Chief Constable Steve Barry from Sussex Police said officers were "getting [information] from the victims' families and trying to piece together who is likely to have been at the scene".

    He added: "Unfortunately, it is really possible that the number of people killed will increase beyond eleven."

  4. RAF Association offer pilot family 'support'

    Here's a recap of a statement from Royal Air Forces Association spokesman Nick Bunting, who said his "thoughts are with those who have been killed or injured, their families and friends, and all of those who've been affected by these tragic events". 

    Quote Message: We are offering the pilot and his family our best wishes and support and we would like to pay tribute to the emergency services and other agencies involved for their work at this distressing time." from Nick Bunting Royal Air Forces Association
    Nick BuntingRoyal Air Forces Association
  5. New video of crash

    The BBC has obtained exclusive video footage of the Shoreham air crash.  To view it click here.

  6. Tributes to Matthew Grimstone

    Tributes are being made to Mr Grimstone, who was an employee of Brighton and Hove Albion

    Tribute
  7. Third victim believed to be Jacob Schilt

    A third victim, believed to be Jacob Schilt, has been named by the club he played football for - Worthing United FC.

    Described as a "tenacious midfielder", Jacob was in the same car as Matthew Grimstone, who also played for Worthing United FC, when the plane struck, the club said.

    Jacob was a supporter of Brighton and Hove Albion, who released the following picture of him.

    Jacob Schilt
  8. Helpline number

    Police have also appealed to people to consider the feelings of those who have lost loved ones when publishing material online. 

    Quote Message: They may still not have heard from them and they will be seeking information." from ACC Steve Barry
    ACC Steve Barry

    Those still looking for information can call 101 or 01273470101. 

  9. Appeal for information

    Police have asked anyone with information that might be of use to the investigation to email shoreham.aircrash2015@sussex.pnn.police.uk. 

  10. Road closure

    A27 crash site

    It is possible the road around the crash site will be closed for "several days", ACC Steve Barry confirmed. The scene needs to be fully investigated and major repairs to the highway are needed, he added.

    Quote Message: I would ask that the further away you are able to travel from around the Shoreham area the better."
  11. Footballing tributes

    Mr Grimstone was part of Brighton and Hove Albion's ground staff and a keen amateur footballer. The club has paid tribute to him, calling him "an absolute credit to the club".

  12. 'Hazardous site'

    ACC Steve Barry

    ACC Steve Barry said the site remains hazardous, with fuel still on the plane. An air exclusion zone is in place, but there is no risk to the local community, he told the press conference.

    The status of the ejector seat is still to be determined, he added.

  13. Other incidents

    The incident at Shoreham yesterday was one of a number of accidents during aerial displays in the UK in recent years.

    More here

  14. 'Complex recovery'

    ACC Steve Barry told the press conference the jet will be removed from the site tomorrow. He also said: 

    Quote Message: As a result of the scale of the devastation, the recovery process is necessarily complex and thorough and the work of those undertaking it cannot be understated. Removal of those who have died will carry on today and is likely to continue throughout tomorrow."
  15. Third victim named

    Brighton and Hove Albion have said their supporter Jacob Schilt is also believed to have died in the crash.

  16. 'Plume of smoke'

    Picture of fireball

    A number of people who witnessed yesterday's crash have been recalling the incident. 

    Quote Message: People around us then started standing up and saying 'Oh my God, it's come down' and at that time we looked over and we saw the big plume of smoke coming over the marquee." from Dave Hampton
    Dave Hampton

    More here

  17. Victims named

    Matt Jones and Matthew Grimstone

    The first two victims of the crash have been named by their families as 24-year-old Matt Jones (left) and Matthew Grimstone, 23.

  18. 'Families receiving information'

    Quote Message: We have now identified 11 people who we are treating as highly likely to have died in this tragedy. I am aware that sounds technical, but there are processes that have to be followed even in such circumstances. We have specially trained officers working with all of the families and they will ensure that they receive the most up-to-date information." from ACC Steve Barry
    ACC Steve Barry
  19. 'No spectators injured'

    ACC Steve Barry confirmed no-one attending the airshow had been injured.

    During the press conference, ACC Steve Barry confirmed no-one attending the airshow on the airfield was injured. 

  20. Road still closed

    The A27 will remain closed for several days to come. Police are advising people to avoid the area. 

  21. 'Walking wounded'

    ACC Steve Barry said there were a number of "walking wounded" who have all been treated for their injuries.

    The pilot, named locally as Andy Hill, remains in a critical condition in hospital.

  22. Airshow cancelled as 'mark of respect'

    Police

    Today's airshow at Shoreham was cancelled as a mark of respect, says Nick Bunting from the RAF association. 

  23. Final death toll

    It is not until bodies are recovered that the final death toll will be confirmed, says ACC Steve Barry. A number of officers are assisting with recovery, but he repeats that it is possible the death toll will increase. 

  24. 'Identities unconfirmed'

    Assistant Chief Constable Steve Barry of Sussex Police said the deceased would not be formally identified until further inquiries had been completed.

  25. 'Eleven dead'

    Police

    Police have just announced it is likely 11 people have died as a result of the crash at the Shoreham Airshow yesterday. They say that number could rise further.