Grenfell fire police investigators hand files on 20 firms and 54 people to CPS
Summary
Police investigating the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire have given evidence files about 20 companies and 54 people to prosecutors. The investigation aims to bring charges before the 10th anniversary of the fire, which killed 72 people and was found to be caused by unsafe building materials and failures by government and companies.Key Facts
- The Grenfell Tower fire happened on June 14, 2017, in West London, killing 72 people.
- Police handed evidence files to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) about 20 companies and 54 individuals.
- Possible charges include corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, health and safety violations, fraud, and misconduct in public office.
- The investigation involved over 15,000 people and 700 organizations, with 14,700 statements taken and 27,000 exhibits collected.
- The CPS plans to decide on charges before June 14, 2027, the fire’s 10th anniversary.
- Police built scale models of parts of Grenfell Tower costing £2 million to help court cases.
- Survivors and bereaved families want justice quickly and for responsible people to be held accountable.
- Officials and politicians acknowledge the delay but promise the investigation is thorough and nearing important outcomes.
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