Police to seek criminal charges against 77 companies and people over Grenfell fire
Scotland Yard plans to seek criminal charges against 77 companies and individuals related to the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. The investigation has gathered strong evidence of potential wrongdoing, with decisions on charges expected by June 2027. However, trials may not occur until 2028 or later, prompting calls for timely justice from survivors and bereaved families.
- ▪The Grenfell Tower fire resulted in the deaths of 72 people in 2017.
- ▪Police are considering charges including corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter.
- ▪The investigation has cost £150 million and involves a team of 220 detectives.
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The Grenfell inquiry concluded in 2024 that at the heart of the tragedy was the ‘systematic dishonesty’ of multimillion-dollar companies. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/ReutersView image in fullscreenThe Grenfell inquiry concluded in 2024 that at the heart of the tragedy was the ‘systematic dishonesty’ of multimillion-dollar companies. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/ReutersGrenfell Tower firePolice to seek criminal charges against 77 companies and people over Grenfell fireScotland Yard to send files to CPS with ‘strong evidence’ of potential wrongdoing – but any trials could be years awayVikram Dodd and Jessica MurrayTue 19 May 2026 08.38 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 08.46 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleScotland Yard has said it hopes to bring criminal charges against 77 companies…
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