A Harpenden man has been fined £150,000 after a 100-year-old woman died after falling from a hoist at a care home.

Mohammed Zarook, from Sauncey Wood, admitted the breaches after the death of May Ward in 2010 at Meppershall Care Home in Bedfordshire.

Mrs Ward, who had dementia, died after falling from a sling being used to move her from a chair to her bed.

Zarook, 74, pleaded guilty at Luton Crown Court to health and safety breaches with regard to Mrs Ward's care.

Zarook must pay costs of £100,000. His company, GA Projects Ltd, was fined £50,000 and order to pay costs of £36,999.