Lakanal House fire investigation

Relatives of those who died in a London tower block fire over two years ago have made an official complaint to the police following a delay in the investigation.

In an interview with BBC News, a lawyer acting for the family members of those who perished at Lakanal House in Camberwell revealed that the Metropolitan Police investigation would not be completed for the next pre-inquest hearing on 16th December.

This has prompted relatives to complain to the authorities as in July 2011 they were assured that the police investigation was nearing completion. An inquest cannot proceed until the investigation is concluded.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police claimed that the delays were due to the complexities of the investigation.

Six people, including a three week-old baby, died in the blaze at the block of flats on the Sceaux Gardens Estate in July 2009.

Around 30 people had to be rescued from the 12-storey tower block as the fire spread through the building, with 100 families left homeless.