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Scotland Yard aims to press charges against 77 companies and individuals over the Grenfell fire.
The Crown Prosecution Service will decide whether to charge by June 2027, with trials potentially years away.
Offences under consideration include corporate and gross negligence manslaughter, fraud, and health and safety offences.
The inquiry in 2024 found a ‘systematic dishonesty’ by multimillion-dollar companies at the heart of the tragedy.
Police will submit evidence files to prosecutors later this year for charging decisions.
The investigation has cost about £150 million, with a £2 million replica of Grenfell Tower planned for juries.
The case involves potential charges against both individuals and entities linked to Grenfell contracting and regulation.
A public inquiry concluded in 2024 that failures spanned the construction industry, the council, regulators and government.
Grenfell United called for accountability, noting the delay in prosecutions has been painful for survivors and families.
The inquiry linked to the fire’s spread to the rapid, catastrophic consequences and calls for swift, properly resourced courts.

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The Metropolitan Police apologized after a September arrest of Graham Linehan at Heathrow over anti-trans posts.
A five-month inquiry found the arrest lawful but the investigation flawed and misdirected by focusing on anti-trans content.
The Met apologized for the distress caused to Linehan and said it will change how it handles hate-crime allegations for high-profile figures.
Linehan said the police apology did not sound like an apology and quoted parts of the official note.
The incident reignited debates about online speech and policing standards for high-profile individuals.
The case drew attention to how officers respond to social media content when assessing potential hate speech.
Linehan has criticized the apology while continuing to advocate on his views about transgender issues.
The Telegraph reported on the investigation findings and officers’ potential consequences.
Public reaction framed the event as a test of police accountability in cases of online expression.

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crime23h ago

A 64-year-old bus driver remains in critical condition after an assault on Battersea Bridge early Monday, authorities say.
Police arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following the confrontation on the pavement beside the stopped bus.
Officers are appealing for dash-cam or mobile footage to establish the exact circumstances of the attack.
Metropolitan Police say they are urgently seeking information to understand what happened on Battersea Bridge.
TfL officials emphasized bus workers’ safety and the city’s commitment to protecting staff from violence.
The incident recalls broader concerns about abuse toward transport workers during London Tube strikes.
Investigations are ongoing as police seek additional information from the public.
The attack occurred on Battersea Bridge, one of London’s busiest crossings, near a bus stop.
The Metropolitan Police urged anyone with information or footage to come forward.
The incident follows patterns of violence against transport staff amid public transport disruptions.

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