Nine years after Grenfell, community gathers before building is demolished

72 people died in the tower fire in 2017 (Picture: EPA)

Grenfell family members and survivors have gathered together, nine years on from the fatal fire, to mark its final anniversary before the tower block is completely demolished.

72 people died in the fire on June 14, 2017, caused by an electrical fault on one of the fourth-floor flats which then spread to the building’s outside cladding.

Today’s gathering comes after police and prosecutors announced last month that up to 20 companies and 57 individuals could face criminal charges over the blaze.

Decisions will be made on whether any charges will be bro...