The Met’s criminal investigation into the fire at Grenfell Tower involves:
- 2,400 different people to speak to, including the emergency services and residents.
- More than 1,000 statements already taken.
- More than 2,500 exhibits seized, many from within the building itself.
- 336 organisations to be contacted as part of the investigation.
In recent days, the IPCC has also received a complaint regarding the use of police helicopters in the emergency response to the fire.
The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee will tomorrow receive an update on the Grenfell Tower Fire investigation from the Met Commissioner. The guests are:
- Cressida Dick CBE QPM, Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, Metropolitan Police
- Sophie Linden, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime
- Craig Mackey QPM, Deputy Commissioner, Metropolitan Police
Other topics for discussion include:
- HMICFRS 2017 efficiency inspection of the Met
- Women offenders
- Child protection
The meeting will take place on Wednesday 13 December from 10.00am in the Chamber at City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE via webcast or YouTube
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Notes to editors
- Full Agenda papers.
- Steve O’Connell AM, Chairman of the Police and Crime Committee is available for interview. See contact details below.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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