The Metropolitan Police have submitted a substantial body of evidence to prosecutors as part of their ongoing investigation into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. Authorities are considering charges against up to 54 individuals and 20 companies in connection with the disaster that claimed 72 lives.

The material provided to the Crown Prosecution Service comprises 14 comprehensive files containing more than 12,600 pages and approximately 45,000 documents, images, and exhibits. Investigators have requested prosecutors to evaluate potential charges including corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, health and safety violations, fraud, and misconduct in public office.

The fire, which occurred in June 2017 at the Grenfell Tower block in Kensington, west London, was ruled by a public inquiry to have been preventable. The inquiry identified numerous failings relating to building regulations, safety assessments, and fire prevention measures.

The Metropolitan Police’s referral marks a significant development in the pursuit of accountability for one of the deadliest residential fires in the United Kingdom in recent history. Prosecutors will now review the extensive evidence to determine the appropriate charges and whether cases should proceed to trial.