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London police seek charges against 54 people and 20 companies over Grenfell fire

Investigators sent evidence files to prosecutors, who plan to decide on charges before the disaster's tenth anniversary.

Updated Sep 30, 2026 · 14:29 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • London's Metropolitan Police submitted evidence files to prosecutors recommending charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, which killed 72 people.[The Guardian · BBC News]
  • Potential offences under review include corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, health and safety breaches, fraud, and misconduct in public office.[The Guardian · BBC News]
  • The Crown Prosecution Service expects to make charging decisions before the disaster's 10th anniversary on June 14, 2027.[The Guardian · BBC News]
  • Survivors and victims' families expressed frustration over prolonged delays in securing legal accountability.[BBC News]

Key facts

  • The Metropolitan Police submitted its final investigation file to the Crown Prosecution Service, seeking charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies.[The Guardian · BBC News]
  • Offences under consideration include corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, health and safety offences, fraud, and misconduct in public office.[The Guardian · BBC News]
  • The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed charging decisions will be made before the tenth anniversary of the fire on June 14, 2027.[The Guardian · BBC News]
  • The 2017 high-rise blaze in North Kensington, west London, resulted in the deaths of 72 people.[The Guardian · BBC News]
  • A 2024 public inquiry determined the disaster was avoidable, finding systemic failure across government and corporate entities.[The Guardian · BBC News]
  • Investigators evaluated the actions of 15,000 people across 700 organizations and gathered 14,700 witness statements.[The Guardian · BBC News]

What remains uncertain

  • It remains unknown which specific individuals and companies will face charges until prosecutors complete their assessment.[The Guardian · BBC News]

Sources

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