Police seek charges against 20 firms and 54 people over Grenfell Tower fire

The force is seeking charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies over the 2017 tower block fire that killed 72 people.

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CPS asked to consider manslaughter charges against firms and people over Grenfell fire

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Prosecutors have been asked by the Met Police to consider manslaughter and a range of other charges against companies and individuals over Grenfell Tower fire.

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BBC Published 30 September 2026

Police seek charges against 20 firms and 54 people over Grenfell Tower fire

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CPS asked to consider manslaughter charges against firms and people over Grenfell fire

Prosecutors have been asked by the Met Police to consider manslaughter and a range of other charges against companies and individuals over Grenfell Tower fire.

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