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Grenfell Tower victims formally identified rises to 66 | Grenfell Tower victims formally identified rises to 66 |
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Sixty-six victims of the Grenfell Tower fire have now been formally identified, police have said. | Sixty-six victims of the Grenfell Tower fire have now been formally identified, police have said. |
The total number of estimated deaths is 80 - although police said earlier this week the figure may be lower because of some potential cases of fraud. | The total number of estimated deaths is 80 - although police said earlier this week the figure may be lower because of some potential cases of fraud. |
The latest victim of the 14 June blaze to be named was six year-old Yaqub Hashim, who lived on the 22nd floor. | The latest victim of the 14 June blaze to be named was six year-old Yaqub Hashim, who lived on the 22nd floor. |
In a statement, his family described him as "our energetic, sporty, funny, smart and cute boy". | In a statement, his family described him as "our energetic, sporty, funny, smart and cute boy". |
His parents, Nura Jamal and Hashim Kedir, his 13-year-old sister Firdaws, and his 12-year-old brother, Yahya, had already been confirmed among the dead. | |
The total of 66 includes baby Logan Gomes, who was stillborn in hospital on 14 June. | The total of 66 includes baby Logan Gomes, who was stillborn in hospital on 14 June. |
Police say 33 of the people who have been formally identified have not been named at the request of their families. | Police say 33 of the people who have been formally identified have not been named at the request of their families. |
The Metropolitan Police also said it may consider individual as well as corporate manslaughter charges in its criminal investigation. |
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