Grenfell ninth anniversary 'particularly difficult'
Summary
The Grenfell Tower fire happened nine years ago, killing 72 people. A campaigner, Damel Carayol, whose relatives died in the fire, said this anniversary is very hard because the tower is slowly being taken down and justice has not yet been fully served.Key Facts
- The Grenfell Tower fire occurred early on 14 June 2017 and caused 72 deaths.
- Damel Carayol lost his cousin Mary Mendy and her daughter Khadija Saye in the fire.
- Carayol is part of a group called Humanity for Grenfell, which campaigns for justice and safer living conditions.
- The demolition of Grenfell Tower started in September 2025 and will take about two years to finish.
- The site will become a memorial to honor the victims.
- The police investigation, called Operation Northleigh, is the biggest in Met Police history, costing £150 million and involving thousands of people and hundreds of organisations.
- There are 57 people and 20 organisations suspected of crimes like corporate manslaughter related to the fire.
- Decisions on charges are expected before the 10th anniversary in 2027.
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