THE publication of a report into the cause of the Shoreham Airshow tragedy has been delayed.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) confirmed yesterday [19/07] its final report into the crash on August 22 last year will not be complete until September at the earliest.

The investigation was due to take a year to conclude, with investigators initially suggesting its full findings would be published as early as June or during the summer.

The AAIB, which is a branch of the Department for Transport, has published several interim reports detailing some information so far after 11 men were killed when a Hawker Hunter flown by experienced pilot Andrew Hill crashed on the A27 during an airshow display.

Sussex Police has appealed to the High Court to get the AAIB to release key evidence including flight records and footage and other protected material.

The application made by the chief constable Giles York also asks to see records of interviews with Mr Hill and a risk assessment report.

Regulations mean the material cannot be released without court approval.

The hearing took place over two days last week and the parties await a decision from Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas and Mr Justice Singh.