Grenfell Fire Investigation Faces Prolonged Timeline

Bereaved families and survivors may wait nearly a decade for criminal charges as police and prosecutors navigate complex evidence.

Metropolitan Police estimate their investigation will extend until the end of 2025.
Crown Prosecution Service requires an additional year to decide on charges, pushing potential court cases to 2027.
The inquiry has generated 27,000 lines of investigation and over 12,000 witness statements.
58 individuals and 19 companies are under scrutiny for potential criminal offenses.
Victims' families and survivors express frustration over the extended timeline.