Grenfell Tower: 12 dead in fire that destroyed 24-storey tower block

Twelve people have been confirmed dead in the inferno which engulfed a west London tower block and the death toll is likely to increase further, according to police.Commander Stuart Cundy of the Metropolitan police said the operation to recover casualties was going to be long and complex.Steve Apter from the London fire brigade said firefighters had managed to make it to the top, 24th floor of the building in difficult conditions.