Pair in court over Grenfell Tower fraud

A homeless man and woman who claimed they lived in Grenfell Tower to get £220,000 of hotel accommodation and handouts have appeared in court.

Elaine Douglas and Tommy Brooks, both 51, said after the fire that killed 71 residents that they lived on the 19th floor. However, it is alleged that they did not live in the block when it has gutted by fire on June 14 last year.

The pair, who were arrested on Tuesday, appeared yesterday before Westminster magistrates’ court charged with three counts of fraud by false representation. They were remanded in custody until May 30.