Charges sought for up to 57 people over Grenfell
Summary
The Metropolitan Police will ask prosecutors to consider charging up to 57 people and 20 companies linked to the Grenfell Tower fire disaster. This request comes nearly 10 years after the fire that killed 72 people, and any trials are expected to start around 2029.Key Facts
- The Grenfell Tower fire happened nearly 10 years ago and caused 72 deaths.
- Up to 57 individuals and 20 companies may face charges.
- The Metropolitan Police will send evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service by the end of September 2024.
- Final decisions on charges could take until June 2027.
- If prosecutions proceed, trials are unlikely to begin before 2029.
- The investigation is called Operation Northleigh and has cost £150 million.
- The probe involved looking into the actions of 15,000 people in 700 organizations.
- This is the largest and most complex investigation the Metropolitan Police have ever conducted.
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