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Met hands Grenfell fire investigation file to CPS

Met hands Grenfell fire investigation file to CPS

Summary

The Metropolitan Police have sent their final report on the Grenfell Tower fire to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for review. The investigation could lead to criminal charges for 54 people and 20 companies linked to the fire in 2017 that killed 72 people.

Key Facts

  • The Grenfell Tower fire happened on June 14, 2017, in North Kensington, London.
  • 72 people died in the fire.
  • A public inquiry in 2024 concluded the fire could have been prevented.
  • The Metropolitan Police called this investigation one of the most complex ever done by any UK law enforcement.
  • The police have now given the final investigation file to the Crown Prosecution Service.
  • 54 individuals and 20 companies may face criminal charges related to the fire.
  • The investigation and its findings are still developing, with more updates expected.
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