London Police have announced they are launching an investigation into the shocking and devastating Grenfell Tower disaster, hinting that criminal offences may have contributed to the apartment block blaze that has so far racked up an “official” death toll of 30, a number that is expected to rise.
“They haven’t got easy fire escapes, they’ve got no sprinklers, it’s totally, totally unacceptable in Britain that this is allowed to happen and people lose their lives in this way.”
“People should be held to account.”
London Mayor Sadiq Khan wrote an incensed letter to British Prime Minister Theresa May, warning her that community reaction to the fire is becoming “increasingly angry” due to poor political response.
Unbelievable – Theresa May runs to car over chants of “coward.” pic.twitter.com/lMCFYFb41D
— George Newton (@GeorgeNewton1) June 16, 2017
WATCH: Grenfell Tower protesters chant “Theresa May must go!”
We need justice and a new government. pic.twitter.com/4YuREe5MDr
— Scott Nelson (@SocialistVoice) June 16, 2017
One incensed man on the streets demanded to know why May hasn’t even done as much as ask for a minute’s silence from the British people to mark those who died in the disaster.
“Why hasn’t @theresa_may asked the whole country for a 1 minute silence?” #JusticeForGrenfell #GrenfellTower pic.twitter.com/4KMe4EY1y5
— king of trainers (@samzi25) June 17, 2017
May was criticised for not meeting with the victims and those displaced by the fire, with the offical line from her office claiming it was due to “safety concerns.” However, as many have pointed out, 91-year-old Queen Elizabeth II managed to visit with some of the people affected overnight.
Tobias Ellwood said that Theresa May didn’t meet victims because of “safety concerns” but today a 91 year old Queen Elizabeth is braving it.
— Rupert Myers (@RupertMyers) June 16, 2017
Looks scary pic.twitter.com/Ja25MxZd1N
— Rupert Myers (@RupertMyers) June 16, 2017
London Police’s investigation remains on-going, as fire crews continue the grim and slow task of identifying and recovering bodies from inside the tower.