Dr. Andrew Collins

Following this, Andrew spent several years with Burgoynes as a forensic investigator of fires and explosions. He has investigated a variety of cases including domestic dwellings, vehicle fires, and fires involving industrial machinery. His cases include the high-profile ‘Wing Fat’ fire in Manchester (October 2017) as well as the Liver Industrial Estate fire in Liverpool (December 2017). His investigations experience spans a wide range of causes including manufacturers’ defects, accidental causes, improper installation/repair as well as criminal activities. 

Prior to joining Halliwell Forensics, Andrew was an Associate at Zetetech Forensic Investigators, a successful international provider of forensic investigation services, where he gained further experience investigating a wide range of incidents. 

Andrew grew up internationally (speaking both Spanish and Italian fluently) and he is a commissioned officer in the Royal Navy Reserve.