Dozens of people, organizations could be charged over deadly 2017 London fire: Police
British police are preparing to ask prosecutors to charge 57 individuals and 20 organizations in connection with the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. The fire, which resulted in 72 deaths, has been described as the deadliest in modern British history. Bereaved families have expressed frustration over the lengthy wait for accountability and justice.
- ▪The Metropolitan Police will submit evidence files to prosecutors by the end of September 2026.
- ▪Charging decisions are expected by June 14, 2027, marking the tenth anniversary of the tragedy.
- ▪The inquiry revealed that the fire was exacerbated by the use of combustible cladding and regulatory failures.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onDozens of people, organizations could be charged over deadly 2017 London fire: PoliceBritish police plan to ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 people and 20 organizations over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in LondonByThe Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 9:18 AM1:28LONDON -- British police said Tuesday they will ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 people and 20 organizations with criminal offenses over the Grenfell Tower blaze, almost a decade after the deadliest fire in Britain's modern history killed dozens.
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