Police refer 20 firms and 54 people to prosecutors over Grenfell fire
Summarised from 8 outlets · 10 reports · Updated 30 Sept, 11:37 · Archive
Prosecutors have been asked to consider charges including manslaughter against 20 companies and 54 individuals over the Grenfell Tower fire.
The Metropolitan Police has passed evidence files to the Crown Prosecution Service relating to 20 companies and 54 individuals in connection with the Grenfell Tower fire. Prosecutors are being asked to consider potential offences including corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, health and safety violations, fraud and misconduct in public office. The fire killed 72 people. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Kevin Southworth described the development as a 'milestone moment' in the police investigation.
How it is being reported
- Grenfell fire police investigators hand files on 20 firms and 54 people to CPSThe Guardian · 30 Sept, 14:05
- Grenfell Tower fire: 54 people and 20 firms face criminal charges as Met Police sends files to CPSEvening Standard · 30 Sept, 11:34
- Met Police asks for manslaughter charges to be considered over Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72The Mirror · 30 Sept, 11:28
- Grenfell fire investigators pass files on 20 firms and 54 people to prosecutorsEvening Standard · 30 Sept, 11:28
- Police release major update on Grenfell Fire and confirm date CPS will make decision byDaily Express · 30 Sept, 11:23
- Up to 54 people and 20 companies could be charged over Grenfell Tower fire as Met passes files to the CPSDaily Mail · 30 Sept, 11:18
- Grenfell fire detectives pass all evidence to prosecutors as CPS to consider chargesGB News · 30 Sept, 11:09
- Grenfell fire police investigators pass files on 20 firms and 54 people to prosecutorsThe Independent · 30 Sept, 11:09
- Grenfell fire investigators pass files on 20 firms and 54 people to prosecutorsEvening Standard · 30 Sept, 11:05
- CPS asked to consider manslaughter charges against firms and people over Grenfell fireSky News · 30 Sept, 11:04
In this story: Metropolitan Police · Crown Prosecution Service · Grenfell Tower · Kevin Southworth
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