Charges sought for up to 57 people over Grenfell
The Metropolitan Police are seeking charges against up to 57 individuals and 20 companies related to the Grenfell Tower fire disaster. This decision follows a lengthy investigation that has examined the actions of thousands of people and organizations. A final decision on potential charges could take until June 2027, nearly a decade after the tragic event that resulted in 72 fatalities.
- ▪The Metropolitan Police will submit evidence files to the Crown Prosecution Service by the end of September.
- ▪The Grenfell Tower fire was caused by a series of failures, according to a public inquiry.
- ▪Grenfell United expressed caution and determination regarding the pursuit of accountability for the disaster.
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Charges sought for up to 57 people over Grenfell12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAmy ClarkeandTom SymondsBBCThe fire in June 2017 claimed the lives of 72 peopleThe Metropolitan Police will ask the Crown Prosecution Service to consider charging up to 57 individuals and 20 companies over the Grenfell Tower fire disaster. In an update at New Scotland Yard, the force said it would submit evidence files to the CPS by the end of September this year.A final decision on whether to bring charges could take until June 2027 - 10 years after the fire in west London, which killed 72 people.
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