Police carrying out the investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire have started holding a series of interviews under caution.

With three interviews under caution having been carried out so far, the Met Police said it is considering offences including gross negligence manslaughter, corporate manslaughter and breaches of the Health and Safety Act. At this stage, there have been no arrests.

In the past year, police have been working with experts to ensure every aspect of the physical examination of Grenfell Tower have been completed to the highest possible standards, including searches, forensic examinations, digital scanning, photography and videography.

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In addition, independent experts have been examining specific aspects of the building construction and maintenance systems, on behalf of both the Met Police and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. This work has been supported by a series of off-site tests and reconstructions.

Commander Stuart Cundy said: "The handover of Grenfell Tower by the police will only occur once we are entirely confident that all police work has been completed at the tower and handing the tower over to the responsible body will have no bearing on the ongoing criminal investigation.

"The concerns of the bereaved, survivors and residents as well as the wider community will be central to how the handover takes place. We recognise this will be a significant milestone and one that is bound to stir a range of emotions for all those affected by this tragedy.

"As part of our careful planning for a transition of responsibility, we are working closely with representatives from central government and London Councils."

(LM/MH)