Police investigating the Grenfell Tower fire have handed prosecutors evidence relating to 20 companies and organisations and 54 individuals, in what the Met called a 'milestone moment' ahead of charging decisions.
Key facts
- Met police handed files to the CPS on 20 companies and organisations and 54 individuals.
- Police have asked prosecutors to consider charges including manslaughter and fraud.
- The Met described the move as a 'milestone moment' ahead of charging decisions.
- The investigation relates to the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire.
Police investigating the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire have handed over files of evidence relating to 20 companies and organisations and 54 individuals to prosecutors, the Metropolitan police have announced.
The force described the move as a ‘milestone’ moment that paved the way for what it said would be ‘the very best possible evidence for charging decisions’, according to the Guardian.
Police have asked prosecutors to consider charges including manslaughter and fraud against a range of companies and individuals, the Guardian reported.
The evidence has been passed to the Crown Prosecution Service ahead of decisions on whether charges will be brought in connection with the fire.
Why it matters
The handing of evidence to prosecutors brings the possibility of criminal charges a step closer. For survivors, bereaved families and the wider public, it represents progress in a years-long pursuit of accountability.
Frequently asked questions
How many companies and people are covered by the evidence?
According to the Guardian, police handed prosecutors evidence relating to 20 companies and organisations and 54 individuals.
What charges are being considered?
Police have asked prosecutors to consider charges including manslaughter and fraud, the Guardian reported.
What did the Metropolitan police say about the move?
The Met described it as a 'milestone moment' that paved the way for 'the very best possible evidence for charging decisions'.