In pictures: Grenfell Tower fire sixth anniversary commemorations

Londoners marked the sixth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire yesterday, six years on from the disaster.

72 people were killed by the blaze in North Kensington, west London, on 14 June 2017.

Supporters gathered at the base of the high-rise in north Kensington to join a silent walk

People of all ages, dressed in green scarves and clothing, walked in silence from Notting Hill Methodist Church around Ladbroke Grove before returning to the base of the tower to hear speeches from across the community.

Many carried banners and placards which highlighted evidence from Kensington and Chelsea Council and cladding companies Rydon, Arconic and Kingspan highlighting failures to act.

A group of firefighters, wearing Grenfell hero badges, formed a guard of honour opposite Ladbroke Grove Tube station in an emotional display of solidarity.

Protestors shook their hands and hugged them as they passed through.

Floral tributes and personal notes were left beside the wall, including a “72” made of white flowers.

The fire - which was one of the most deadly since the Second World War - was started by a refrigerator on June 14 2017, and quickly engulfed the 24-storey building due to highly flammable cladding.

It burned for more than two days until 250 firefighters put it out.

Since the blaze, the fire has been investigated by the Met Police, via a public inquiry, and by coroners’ inquests - while the government commissioned a review of building safety laws.