The Metropolitan Police has forwarded its complete investigation file concerning the Grenfell Tower fire to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), according to an announcement from the force.
Prosecutors will now review evidence against 20 companies and organisations alongside 54 individuals who may face criminal charges in connection with the disaster.
The police inquiry has been characterised by investigators as among the most demanding and intricate investigations undertaken by any law enforcement body in the United Kingdom.
What happened in the fire?
The fire occurred in the North Kensington tower block in west London on 14 June 2017. A public inquiry concluded in 2024 that the fire was preventable. The blaze claimed 72 lives, making it one of the deadliest residential fires in modern British history.
What happens next?
The CPS will now examine the investigation materials to determine whether criminal prosecutions should proceed. The decision on charges and which defendants will face trial rests with prosecutors, who must assess whether there is sufficient evidence and whether prosecution is in the public interest.
Key Facts
- 72 people died in the Grenfell Tower fire on 14 June 2017
- 20 companies and organisations and 54 individuals are under investigation for potential criminal charges
- A 2024 public inquiry determined the fire was avoidable
- The Metropolitan Police investigation is described as one of the most complex ever conducted by UK law enforcement
