Thirteen people have been interviewed under caution by police investigating the Grenfell fire tragedy, it was revealed today.
Scotland Yard said the number questioned over the tragic blaze which claimed 72 lives was expected to increase as the investigation continues.
A spokesman said: “A total of 13 interviews under caution have been completed and more are scheduled. Just over 7,100 statements have been taken.
“These include statements from witnesses, community and family members, emergency services personnel and a whole range of other sources.”
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The announcement comes a week before the second anniversary of the tower block fire on June 14, 2017.
Karim Mussilhy, whose uncle died in the Grenfell fire, said the interviews showed “some positive steps” were being taken.
Mr Mussilhy, who is vice chairman of the campaigning group Grenfell United, said: “It would be interesting to find out who these bodies or organisations individuals are, but at least it means progress is being made in the criminal investigation.
“We were told that the police investigation would almost run alongside the public inquiry, and obviously we know about all the delays the public inquiry has had, so this is something positive to a certain extent.”
The first report by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry has been delayed until October after it proved “far more complex and time-consuming” than the Inquiry had originally anticipated.
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