HBL Forensics is a leading provider of Cell Site Analysis and investigation services for both Prosecution and Defence in criminal matters.

We offer unparalleled expertise in cell site analysis, digital forensics, and expert witness testimony.

Our team, led by expert witness Chris Ellis, has worked on cell site cases for clients such as the Metropolitan Police Service, West Midlands Police, Police Scotland, Thames Valley Police, Surrey Police and Staffordshire Police.

Our experts have written over 200 cell site analysis reports for both Prosecution and Defence and have over 16 years of experience working with investigations.

Our experts have used telecoms data in numerous criminal investigations, conducted analysis within the public sector and have worked for West Midlands Police, the Central Motorway Police Group and the Central England Trading Standards Authorities.

Our experts have also worked in the private sector conducting investigations into insurance fraud.

In 2022 our lead expert studied the Level 7 Post Graduate Certificate in Wireless Communications course, accredited by the University of Wolverhampton, and recognised by the industry, where he studied Radio Frequency Engineering, Design & Implementation of Cellular Networks and Advanced Wireless Technologies.

Our team have significant experience in telecoms data, interpretation of call data records, interpretation of OSINT data, ANPR data and the use of digital intelligence software for physical handset downloads.

Areas include:

• A review of call data records.
• Detailed analysis regarding possible movements.
• Analysis such as co-location or separation analysis.
• In depth and detailed analysis around the most commonly used cells or frequent contacts of a mobile phone.
• Statistical analysis to assist in attribution of mobile phones.
• Thorough conclusions around SIM and handset usage.
• Any other relevant call pattern analysis.
• The limitations of cell site analysis.