British police seek charges for 57 people in London Grenfell Tower blaze
British police plan to ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 people and 20 organizations over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London.
This comes nearly a decade after the blaze killed 72 people.
The Metropolitan Police said Tuesday they will submit evidence by the end of September, with charging decisions expected by June 2027.
A public inquiry found the deaths were avoidable, blaming dishonest companies and incompetent regulators.
Grenfell United, representing bereaved families, said waiting over 10 years for justice is unacceptable.
Police said offenses could include corporate manslaughter and fraud.
The 2017 fire was Britain's worst since World War II.
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