Grenfell investigators send evidence on 20 companies and 54 people to prosecutors
London’s Metropolitan Police has submitted evidence concerning 20 companies and 54 individuals to the Crown Prosecution Service over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. Potential offences include manslaughter, health and safety breaches, fraud and misconduct in public office. Prosecutors say charging decisions are expected before June 2027.
The Metropolitan Police has submitted evidence concerning 20 companies and 54 individuals to the Crown Prosecution Service as part of its investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire. The force described the move as a milestone in the inquiry and said it would allow prosecutors to consider the best available evidence for charging decisions. Potential offences include corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, health and safety offences, fraud and fraud-related offences, and misconduct in public office.
The fire, on June 14, 2017, killed 72 people at the west London tower. A public inquiry later found that the disaster was avoidable. Its findings in 2024 described decades of failures by central government and alleged systematic dishonesty by companies whose products contributed to the spread of the fire.
The Metropolitan Police said investigators had examined the roles of more than 15,000 people and 700 organisations. They have submitted 12,600 pages of evidence and taken 14,700 statements. More than 27,000 exhibits, including building components and small fixings, are being stored in a secure warehouse.
The Crown Prosecution Service said charging decisions would be made before the tenth anniversary of the fire on June 14, 2027. A leading prosecutor has been appointed to oversee any possible court cases, according to the source. Kevin Southworth, a deputy assistant commissioner at the Metropolitan Police, said the investigation was among the most complex undertaken by a UK law enforcement agency.
He acknowledged the time taken and said investigators had sought to make the case as thorough as possible. Grenfell United, which represents some survivors and bereaved families, urged the police and CPS to avoid further unnecessary delay. It said those responsible should face justice if they were found guilty.
Politicians, including London Mayor Sadiq Khan and MPs Joe Powell and David Lammy, also called for progress before the anniversary.
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