Police Say Up to 57 People Could Face Charges in Grenfell Tower Fire

London police have identified up to 57 individuals who may face charges in connection with the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. Investigators released a timeline of the inquiry and said decisions on prosecutions will be made by the end of the year. Police stated that they have examined more than 200,000 documents and conducted over 1,000 interviews during the investigation.

Police outlined key dates in the inquiry, including the start of the criminal investigation in 2017 and the completion of the public inquiry in 2022. Officers said they have now reached the stage where they can begin to consider formal charges. The force added that it will submit files to prosecutors once final reviews are complete.

Survivors and families of victims have called for accountability since the fire, which killed 72 people. Police said the investigation remains ongoing and that further updates will be provided as the process continues.