Boulevard Care Limited wanted to convert buildings into holiday flats, a restaurant and shop.

Gary Pickersgill and his father took the items from an elderly widow's home and sold them at auction.

The 67-year-old driver is pronounced dead at the scene following the crash in Orby, Lincolnshire.

Des and Gary Pickersgill "systematically raided" a wealthy widow's jade and ivory collection.

Des Pickersgill and his son Gary are alleged to have stolen valuable ornaments from a wealthy widow.