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Man convicted over Corfu child deaths worked at new hotel

ITV News has learned that a man convicted over the gas deaths of two children in Corfu has been working at another hotel used by Thomas Cook.

George Chrysikopoulos was found guilty of negligent manslaughter by a Greek court and sentenced to seven years in prison.

Following ITV News' investigation, Chrysikopoulos was sacked by the hotel yesterday at the insistence of Thomas Cook.

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Thomas Cook confirm Corfu apology letter

In a statement to ITV News, a spokesperson for Thomas Cook confirmed that the firm's chief executive sent a letter to the parents of two children who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Corfu.

Neil Shepherd and Sharon Wood claim they were only shown the letter by reporters.

The spokesperson for the holiday company refused to share any further details about the letter.

We can confirm that Peter Frankhauser sent a letter to the family on Friday where he did say sorry to them.

– Thomas Cook spokesperson

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